Which factor has helped increase the share of women in the paid labor force over the course of the last century?

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A rising divorce rate has helped increase the share of women in the paid labor force as divorced women may need to support themselves financially and seek employment.

Answer: D 
 The statement that "working women earn more than working men" is not accurate. Women, on average, tend to earn less than men. However, the increasing involvement of women in the workforce may lead to more opportunities for upward mobility and higher wages in the long run.

Which Factor Has Helped Increase the Share of Women in the Paid