Which of the following helps explain the rising share of women in the paid labor force during the last century?
A) the increase in the number of people working on farms
B) a high divorce rate
C) the increasing size of U.S. families
D) the fact that working women earn more than working men

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A high divorce rate can lead to more women entering the paid labor force as they may need to support themselves and their children financially.

Answer: D 
 While it is not entirely true that working women earn more than working men, the gender wage gap has been decreasing over time, and this may have encouraged more women to enter the labor force.

Which of the Following Helps Explain the Rising Share of Women