Which of the Following Statements Is True of Occupational Segregation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of occupational segregation by gender in the United States?

• A) It no longer exists.
• B) The female-male wage gap has widened since the 1970s.
• C) Fewer women are being placed in management positions.
• D) Women in nontraditional positions receive lower wages.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

Proteins

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues that play critical roles in the body, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and responding to stimuli.

Duodenum

A section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where the mixing of stomach acids, digestive enzymes, and bile occurs.

Lower Intestine

Part of the digestive system that includes the large intestine and rectum, involved in water absorption and feces formation.