Which of the following is true of labor force participation rates in the United States since the 1950s?
A)The rates for both men and women have risen.
B)The rate for women has fallen;the rate for men has risen.
C)The rate for men has fallen;the rate for women has increased.
D)The rates for both men and women have fallen.
E)The rates for both men and women have remained fairly constant.

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Since the 1950s, the labor force participation rate for men has fallen, while the rate for women has increased. This trend was largely due to societal changes such as the rise of female education and employment opportunities, and a decrease in manual labor jobs.

Which of the Following Is True of Labor Force Participation