Which of the following is NOT identified in the chapter as a reason the earnings gap between men and women continues to persist?
A. Women are concentrated in lower-paying occupations.
B. Women as a group are less intelligent and capable than men; therefore, they are paid less than men.
C. Women tend to take more time off than men due to caregiving obligations.
D. Women enter the labor force at different and lower-paying levels than do men.
Answer: B
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