Which of the Following Is Not an Explanation That Has

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an explanation that has been offered to account for the earnings gap of 21% between the pay of females and males?

• A)Women lack the high-level skill sets that men possess.
• B)Women have résumé gaps due to time off for childcare.
• C)Women pursue lower-paying occupations than men pursue.
• D)Women tend to negotiate less than men and when they do negotiate,women attain lower levels of pay than men do.

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Definitions:

Anther

The part of a flower's stamen that contains the pollen, which is crucial for plant reproduction through pollination.

Pollen Grains

Microscopic particles produced by the male structures of seed plants, responsible for carrying the male gametes to the female structure for fertilization.

Ovary

(1) In animals, one of the paired female gonads responsible for producing eggs and sex hormones. (2) In flowering plants, the base of the carpel that contains ovules; ovaries develop into fruits after fertilization.

Pistil

The female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma.