When women choose careers in high paying fields such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, does that eliminate the wage gap?
a. Yes, women and men in these fields are paid the same amounts.
b. No, there remains a wage gap.
c. Yes, but only if women choose careers in engineering.
d. Yes, if women choose careers in mathematics and don't take time off to raise children.
ANSWER: b
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