How is becoming a working parent related to the gender wage gap?
A) Working mothers find that they are in line for more promotions and better pay.
B) Working mothers experience a loss in wages known as the motherhood penalty.
C) Working fathers find that they are allotted more time off than mothers for a new child.
D) Working fathers experience a loss in wages known as the fatherhood penalty.

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The motherhood penalty refers to the loss in wages and career opportunities that women experience after becoming mothers, as they may be seen as less committed to their work or may have to take time off to care for their children. This contributes to the gender wage gap, as women's earnings may be lower than men's due to these factors. None of the other choices directly address this issue.

How Is Becoming a Working Parent Related to the Gender