An Androcentric Pay Scale Implies Which of the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

An androcentric pay scale implies which of the following?

• A) The percentage of women in an occupation is a good predictor of it being a less well-paid one.
• B) Men and women get paid according to their skill levels, but men are more skilled on average.
• C) The gender composition of the job has no effect on wages, but women get paid less for it.
• D) The gender composition of a job is less important than workers' experience, and men have more experience.

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Work Stoppages

A temporary cessation of work by employees due to a dispute with management over working conditions, pay, or other labor issues.

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, and rights.

Right-to-work Laws

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The status of being a member of a labor union, which is an organization that represents workers' interests to employers, particularly concerning wages and working conditions.