What Is One Consequence of the Gender Division of Labor

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is one consequence of the gender division of labor?

• A) Women and men generally earn about the same in high-status jobs.
• B) Men have greater access to higher paying jobs.
• C) Women have greater access to higher status jobs.
• D) The majority of women feel that careers are less important for them than for men.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in an individual's consumption resulting from a change in their real income, affecting their purchasing power.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of individuals or the economy grows.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Income Effect

A change in the quantity demanded of a good or service as a result of a change in real income (purchasing power).