Which of the Following Is the Most Plausible Explanation for the Underrepresentation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most plausible explanation for the underrepresentation of men in jobs as kindergarten teachers?

• A) Men are naturally less adept at taking care of young children.
• B) Occupational segregation remains rigidly in force across all occupations.
• C) Female-dominated occupations often pay less than male-dominated occupations.
• D) Gender tracking in education discourages men's movement into teaching positions.

---

Definitions:

Constant of Proportionality

A constant ratio in a directly proportional relationship between two quantities, where one quantity is a constant multiple of the other.

Square Root

A value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number; it is represented by √.

Directly Proportional

A relationship between two variables where they increase or decrease at the same rate.

Wind Speed

A measure of the velocity of air movement at a particular location over a specified period of time.