Which of the Followings Statements About the Status of Women

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the followings statements about the status of women in the German economy is TRUE?

• A) They have made significant strides in gaining positions of authority in management but not labor unions.
• B) The labor force participation rate for women has remained steady at about 70 percent for decades.
• C) Although German women are as likely to work outside of the home as their American counterparts, they are far more likely to work part-time.
• D) Their social and economic progress has been greater in the western part of the country than the eastern part.
• E) They have made great strides in gaining positions of authority in labor unions but not in businesses.

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