Until recently,the labor force participation rate of African-American women has _____ the rate of white women.In recent years the labor force participation rate of African-American men has _____ the rate of white men.
A)been slightly less than; consistently exceeded
B)consistently exceeded; been slightly less than
C)consistently exceeded; consistently exceeded
D)been slightly less than; been slightly less than

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Historically, the labor force participation rate of African-American women has consistently been higher than that of white women, reflecting various socio-economic factors and necessities. In contrast, the labor force participation rate of African-American men has been slightly less than that of white men, influenced by different factors including discrimination and structural barriers in the job market.

Until Recently,the Labor Force Participation Rate of African-American Women Has