According to the conflict theorists, which of the following is a cause for the higher rates of poverty among women?
a. lack of market-relevant job skills
b. low educational attainment
c. sex discrimination
d. residence in economically deteriorating areas
c
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A. horizontal segregation B. human capital theory C. vertical segregation D. occupational sex segregation
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A. Manager B. Co-workers C. Work space D. Handbook
The United States lead the signing of the mine banning treaty
Indicate whether the statement is true or false