Which of the Following Is Not an Explanation Favoured by Economists

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an explanation favoured by economists to explain the increase in the presence of married women working outside the home?

• A) Labour-saving household appliances and higher female educational attainment have produced feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction in the home, leading increasing numbers of women to seek outside employment.
• B) As real wages associated with some "female" jobs increased, outside employment appeared increasingly attractive to women.
• C) Falling real family incomes compelled women to enter the work force to maintain the household's purchasing power.
• D) As women attained higher academic achievements, focusing on their careers became a higher priority, forcing their traditional responsibilities to take a back seat.
• E) All of the above are favoured explanations.

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