What Happened to the Labor-Force Participation Rate for Females Between

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Essay

What happened to the labor-force participation rate for females between 1950 and 2012? What are some reasons for this trend?

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Definitions:

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, and also as a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.

Methane

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is a major component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

Climate Models

Complex computer programs that simulate the Earth's climate systems to predict future climate changes based on various scenarios of greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar Radiation

The energy emitted by the sun, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation, which drives the earth’s climate and supports life.