Which of the following is a reason for the persisting gender wage gap?
A. Occupational segregation places many women in female-dominated occupations that tend to be lower paying than male-dominated ones.
B. Employers never hesitate to invest heavily in training women, thus giving women an equal opportunity for promotions.
C. The earning gap does not reflect elements of sex discrimination.
D. Although globalization has narrowed gender wage differentials, especially in high-skill occupations, they persist due to cultural traditions that shape labor market characteristics.
Answer: A. Occupational segregation places many women in female-dominated occupations that tend to be lower paying than male-dominated ones.
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