The UN argues that

A) gender inequality exists only in Sub-Saharan Africa.
B) gender inequality exists only in the secondary sectors of economic activity.
C) gender inequality is a major factor that keeps a country from achieving a higher level of development.
D) gender inequality is less important than literacy rates.
E) gender inequality distorts "schooling for today's adults" results.


Answer: C

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