While women have substantial participation rates in the U.S. workforce, the gender wage gap and underrepresentation on company boards are continuing issues.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Women and men both have substantial participation rates in the U.S. workforce (approximately 45.8% women and 54.2% men), yet women's median weekly earnings are estimated to be $769 compared to $964 for men. Women are also underrepresented on companies' boards of directors-they currently hold close to 21% of board seats on S&P 500 companies.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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