Which of the following is correct?
A) During the Great Recession, unemployment rates for men rose above those of women.
B) Unemployment rates for African-American and White workers are approximately the same.
C) Teenagers experience approximately the same unemployment rates as do adults.
D) Laborers are less vulnerable to unemployment than are professional workers.

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During the Great Recession, unemployment rates for men rose above those of women. This is because industries that were heavily dominated by men, such as construction and manufacturing, were hit particularly hard during the recession.

Answer: B 
 This statement is not correct. Unemployment rates for African-American workers have historically been higher than for White workers, and this trend persisted during the Great Recession.

Answer: C 
 This statement is not correct. Teenagers typically experience higher unemployment rates than adults, as they often have less work experience and are competing with more experienced workers for jobs.

Answer: D 
 This statement is not correct. Laborers are typically more vulnerable to unemployment than professional workers, as their jobs are often more physically demanding and can be more easily outsourced or automated.

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