Which of the Following Statements About Brazil's Society and Its

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Brazil's society and its economy is NOT true?

• A) Although urban unemployment fell dramatically in the 2000s, about half of the workers are employed in the informal sector where they are paid less.
• B) Afro-Brazilians continue to make less than their white colleagues and have fewer opportunities for upward mobility.
• C) Although working women typically have more education than their male colleagues, they still receive lower salaries for the same jobs.
• D) Comparatively speaking, income distribution in Brazil, although unequal, is about on par with that of the United States.
• E) The income gender gap is worst for rural women than urban women.

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