What is true about women in the workforce?

a) They make up almost half of the workforce, but hold the majority of minimum wage jobs.
b) They make up the majority of the workforce, and hold the majority of minimum wage jobs.
Consider This: Occupational gender segregation adversely affects women.
LO 7.2: Explain various career selection theories with reference to gender, family influence and genetics
c) They are the vast minority of the workforce, and also work fewer minimum wage jobs.
Consider This: Occupational gender segregation adversely affects women.
LO 7.2: Explain various career selection theories with reference to gender, family influence and genetics
d) They are the vast minority of the workforce, and also hold the majority of minimum wage jobs.
Consider This: Occupational gender segregation adversely affects women.
LO 7.2: Explain various career selection theories with reference to gender, family influence and genetics


ANS: a

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