Which of the Following Describes Trends in U

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes trends in U.S.labor force participation by gender?

• A) Women's labor force participation has increased, while men's has decreased.
• B) Women's labor force participation has increased, while men's has held steady.
• C) Both women's and men's labor force participation has increased.
• D) Women's labor force participation has begun to drop, while men's is increasing.

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