Critics of Comparable Worth Argue That

question 32

Multiple Choice

Critics of comparable worth argue that

• A) laws should be enacted to assist the market's pricing mechanism.
• B) the market has determined the worth of certain female-dominated jobs.
• C) artificially inflating salaries for female-dominated occupations would bring about equality.
• D) states have not enacted laws requiring equal pay for comparable work in government positions.
• E) this issue encourages women to keep their low-paying jobs rather than seek higher-paying ones.

Recognize the influence of personal and societal motives, including the desire for achievement and the avoidance of failure, on behavior.

Identify various driving forces in human motivation, such as belonging, achievement, and the physiological mechanisms of pain and pleasure.

Discuss the importance of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards in motivating behavior and learning.

Analyze the role of parenting styles and external environments on the development of achievement attitudes among children.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Mandatory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures.

Service Sector

The sector of the economy that provides intangible goods and services to consumers, including retail, healthcare, and financial services.

Real Wages

Wages adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual buying power of income in the economy.

Manufacturing

The industrial process of converting raw materials into finished products on a large scale using labor, machinery, and chemical processing.