Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Persisting

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the persisting gender wage gap?

• A) Occupational segregation places many women in female-dominated occupations that tend to be lower paying than male-dominated ones.
• B) Employers never hesitate to invest heavily in training women,thus giving women an equal opportunity for promotions.
• C) The earning gap does not reflect elements of sex discrimination.
• D) Although globalization has narrowed gender wage differentials,especially in high-skill occupations,they persist due to cultural traditions that shape labor market characteristics.

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