Even If a Man and a Woman Have the Same

question 78

Multiple Choice

Even if a man and a woman have the same occupation,the man is likely to have a substantially higher income than the woman.Which of the following reasons for this discrepancy was NOT cited in the textbook?

• A) Women tend to be employed in smaller and lower-paying firms.
• B) Employers invest more in training men.
• C) Women are less capable of long hours and hard work.
• D) Training is discriminated against women because employers expect them to put their family first.

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