The male-female earning gap has been attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT:

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Increasing birthrates have not been directly linked to the male-female earning gap. The other factors listed, such as discrimination against female workers and better training for men, have been shown to contribute to the gap. The idea of higher commitment among men is controversial and there is no consensus on whether it contributes to the gap or not.

The Male-Female Earning Gap Has Been Attributed to All of the Following