Which of the Following Statements/statistics About Women in the Workforce

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements/statistics about women in the workforce is incorrect?

• A)The number of women in the labor force increased from 31.5 million in 1970 to 65 million in 2008.
• B)Women earn 49 percent of all doctorates and 60 percent of master's degrees.
• C)There has been little increase in the number of women CEOs.
• D)On average, women earn 90% of what men earn from work.

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Definitions:

Ideological Stance

A set of beliefs, values, and opinions that shapes the way an individual perceives and engages with the world.

Sexual Orientation

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

Identity Moratorium

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis but whose commitments either are absent or are only vaguely defined.

Crisis

A period of identity development during which the adolescent is choosing among meaningful alternatives.