Women Typically Earn Less Than Men, Even in the Same

Women typically earn less than men, even in the same occupation.Which of the following is an explanation for this discrepancy?

A) Women do not work as hard as men because of cultural influences.
B) Women have, on average, less workforce experience than men of the same age.
C) Women are, on average, less motivated than men and therefore tend to avoid taking on more responsibilities.
D) Women tend to take riskier jobs and earn compensating wage differentials.