Which of the following is true of women in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s?
A) They met with little success in getting elected to political office.
B) They witnessed the elimination of all barriers to equality.
C) They took advantage of new employment opportunities and worked in increasing numbers outside the home, often from economic necessity.
D) They continued to have little success in enrolling in colleges, universities, and professional schools.

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During the 1970s and 1980s, women increasingly entered the workforce for economic reasons and took advantage of new employment opportunities. They still faced barriers to equality, including the pay gap and limited access to certain professions, but their participation in the workforce increased significantly during this time period. A is incorrect because women did make some gains in politics during this time period, although still facing obstacles. B is incorrect because while progress was made, not all barriers to equality were eliminated. D is incorrect because women's enrollment in colleges and universities increased during this time period.

Which of the Following Is True of Women in the United