Use a feminist perspective to explain why certain types of work in the informal economy, such as prostitution, are illegal.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Can discuss the disproportionately high number of women in the informal economy compared with men and the devaluation of work performed by women.
KEY: Learning Objective: 15.4: Distinguish between the formal and informal economy.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: The Informal (or Underground) Economy
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