Over the past 30 years, the labour force participation rates of women have fallen as they leave the labour force to have children, while the labour force participation rates of men have risen.

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The statement is incorrect. The labour force participation rates of women have actually increased over the past 30 years, despite periods of interruption for child-rearing. The labour force participation rates of men have remained relatively stable or slightly decreased.

Over the Past 30 Years, the Labour Force Participation Rates