Of the Following,which Is the Least Plausible Explanation for Why

question 72

Multiple Choice

Of the following,which is the least plausible explanation for why women continue to earn less than men?

• A)Women have fewer years of experience than men,who are much less likely to step away from paying positions to care for children.
• B)Women in the workforce,by choice or because of discrimination,are concentrated in lower-paying jobs.
• C)The Equal Pay Act of 1963 protects gaps in pay between men and women based on seniority and performance,but not on sex itself.
• D)Employers set lower pay rates in jobs filled mostly by women than in different jobs filled mostly by men requiring the same level of education.

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