Which of the following is NOT a reason given by economists and other social observers for income differences between women and men in the United States?
A. Discrimination and sexism do not exist in the U.S. workplace today.
B. Fields dominated by women tend to have lower salaries than those dominated by men.
C. Once a woman has formally accepted a job at a particular pay rate, she has little legal recourse for the lower wages.
D. Men gain seniority in the labor force, while women often drop out of the labor force to have children.
Answer: A
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