In their study of older women's employment agency placements in Auckland, New Zealand, Jocelyn Handy and Doreen Davy found which of these?
A. Women of ages 40-60 were often fired from their jobs because of their inability to manage work and family concerns.
B. Women of ages 40-60 were promoted faster than their younger counterparts.
C. Women of ages 40-60 were often placed in low paid, low skilled temporary positions.
D. Women of ages 40-60 were unlikely to seek jobs.
Answer: C
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a. They are specialized in providing primary education. b. They exclusively enroll the Native American women. c. They provide services such as counseling and childcare. d. They accept and encourage the assimilationist view.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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