An Essentialist Would Argue Which of the Following for Why

question 30

Multiple Choice

An essentialist would argue which of the following for why women outnumber men in occupations that involve caring?

• A) Gender establishes different cultures and expectations for men and women.
• B) Women are socialized to seek out occupations that involve caring.
• C) Women find occupations that involve caring more suitable to their nature.
• D) Men avoid caretaking jobs,considering them "women's work."

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Definitions:

Hidden-cost Fallacy

This fallacy occurs when not all costs associated with a decision or action are considered, leading to an underestimation of the true cost.

Overhead

The ongoing administrative, operational, or general business expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Depreciation Costs

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Relevant Costs

All costs that vary with the consequence of a decision.