Some of the Possible Reasons for the Underrepresentation of Females

question 143

Multiple Choice

Some of the possible reasons for the underrepresentation of females in STEM fields include all except which of the following?

• A)Women are more likely to choose careers that do not require math skills.
• B)Women are innately less adept in science and math.
• C)Women with children are often penalized in terms of promotions in STEM fields.
• D)Women often choose fields that capitalize on their high verbal competencies.

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