Which of the Following Is Correct About the Female-Male Earnings

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct about the female-male earnings ratio in Canada?

• A) Women and men earn equal pay in most occupations.
• B) The gender wage gap has not declined over the past several decades.
• C) Female teachers and professors earn more than their male counterparts.
• D) Differences in the gender wage gap vary considerably across occupations.

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