Which of the Following Is True of Women in the Work

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of women in the work force in the 1920s?

• A) Women began moving into occupations previously restricted to men.
• B) Married women made up the majority of women workers by the end of the decade.
• C) Married women joined the work force in increasing numbers.
• D) Sex segregation in the workplace became less noticeable.

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Total Institution

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