The goal of comparable worth is to
A. ensure that women earn less than men so they will meet their domestic responsibilities.
B. avoid hiring women in low-income jobs so they are forced into higher paying areas.
C. guarantee that all workers, despite their job or occupation, earn the same average wage.
D. set salaries for occupations independent of the traditional gender composition of the occupation.
Answer: D
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