The Equal Pay Act of 1963

question 50

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

• A) has been somewhat successful in reducing wage disparities between whites and minorities.
• B) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• C) has been limited by sex segregation and exceptions due to merit and seniority.
• D) has reduced the wage gap to about 10 cents to the dollar.

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