Why Do Women Settle for Jobs in Smaller Firms That

Why do women settle for jobs in smaller firms that are "peripheral" to core sectors of the economy where power decisions are made?

A) Such firms are more tolerant or make fewer demands when balancing work and family responsibilities.
B) The career ladders are shorter and easier to climb, thus women enjoy some form of advancement.
C) Such firms are more intimate and friendly, which complements workplace preferences research has shown.
D) Even though women have been actively recruited by large firms for management positions, they are still conditioned to find easier employment that makes fewer demands.