Which of the following is the best explanation as to why girls in less developed countries usually have less education than boys?
A. Girls are not expected to work very hard in less developed countries.
B. Class sizes in girls' schools are usually smaller because of patriarchal norms that suggest women do not learn as easily as boys.
C. Girls spend much of their day either carrying water, earning money, gathering firewood, or taking care of siblings.
D. Actually, girls in less developed countries usually have more education than boys.
Answer: C
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