Comparable worth opponents argue that
A) research shows that women do not have the mental capabilities of men.
B) women must take time off to raise families.
C) compared to men, women prefer safer jobs with pleasant working conditions.
D) comparable worth can never be achieved.

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Opponents of comparable worth argue that women choose to work in occupations that are seen as safer and more pleasant, rather than the more physically or mentally taxing jobs that men typically occupy, which accounts for the wage gap between the sexes. They do not usually argue that women are less mentally capable or that comparable worth can never be achieved, and while it is true that women may take time off work to raise families, this does not explain the wage gap for women who do not have children or whose children are grown.

Comparable Worth Opponents Argue That