Since 1948, the labor force participation rate has been
A) increasing for males and decreasing for females.
B) increasing for both males and females.
C) decreasing for males and increasing for females.
D) decreasing for both males and females.

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Since 1948, the labor force participation rate has been decreasing for males and increasing for females. This trend reflects various social, economic, and demographic changes, including increased female participation in higher education and the workforce, and shifts in the types of industries and jobs that dominate the economy.

Since 1948, the Labor Force Participation Rate Has Been