Which of the following statements is true about the research conducted by Frank Dobbin and Jiwook Jung?

A. It shows that women's participation in the paid labor force of the United States decreased steadily throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century.
B. It shows that when women do gain entry to corporate boards of directors, the response in the financial world is entirely positive.
C. It shows that small investors seem to subscribe to the stereotype that associates females with success.
D. It shows that small investors tend to sell their shares when women become corporate leaders.


Answer: D

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