The Fact That Some Schools Direct Females Away from Science

question 3

Multiple Choice

The fact that some schools direct females away from science and math courses is evidence of

• A)labor-market discrimination.
• B)discrimination that occurs prior to people entering the labor market.
• C)discrimination by customers.
• D)discrimination by employers.

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