In general, women earn about 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. This is generally not due to direct wage discrimination. Instead it is explained by the fact that
a. the nation’s occupational fields are still divided between traditionally male and female jobs.
b. executive-level jobs typically dominated by females pay more.
c. the ‘old boys’ network is at play.
d. fewer women work in the service industries.
a. the nation’s occupational fields are still divided between traditionally male and female jobs.
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