Which of the following characterizes the labour force participation rate for women in Canada?
A) It has fluctuated substantially both upward and downward since the 1950s.
B) It has increased significantly since the 1950s.
C) It has increased only very slightly since the 1950s.
D) It has stayed the same over the last 30 years.

Question

Which of the following characterizes the labour force participation rate for women in Canada?  
A) It has fluctuated substantially both upward and downward since the 1950s. 
B) It has increased significantly since the 1950s. 
C) It has increased only very slightly since the 1950s. 
D) It has stayed the same over the last 30 years.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labour force participation rate for women in Canada has increased significantly since the 1950s. In 1950, only 23% of women were in the labour force compared to over 60% today.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Labour Force Participation Rate