Which of the Following Is NOT an Explanation That Has

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an explanation that has been offered to account for the earnings gap of 19% between 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 more often 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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