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Vince and Twyla Both Worked at a Non-Unionized Manufacturing Plant

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Vince and Twyla both worked at a non-unionized manufacturing plant.They started their jobs at the same time and did comparable jobs on the same shift.However,Vince made approximately $65,000 per year while Twyla earned roughly $47,000.According to the text,what might be the explanation for this difference in pay?


A) It is sometimes still assumed that women's work is "peripheral" to family life.
B) Women are not paid at the same rate as men due to more sick days and anticipated maternity leaves.
C) Due to physical differences in physical strength and work capacity,males produce more marketable product than their female coworkers.
D) Women don't aspire to supervisory or management positions and don't take advantage of training opportunities that would give them a greater rate of pay.

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