Question

1. the gender wage gap is the difference in earnings between men and women. which of the following is not a significant contributing factor to the wage gap in the u.s.? (1 point) *

a) occupational segregation with women overrepresented in lower - paying occupations.
b) differences in education levels, with men having higher educational attainment than women.
c) the devaluation of work in traditionally female - dominated fields.
d) differences in work experience due to womens greater caregiving responsibilities.

1. in sociology, patriarchy is most accurately defined as: (1 point) *

a) a political system where the head of state is a man.
b) the biological differences between men and women that lead to male dominance.
c) a social system in which men hold primary power and authority over women.
d) a family structure where the father is the head of the household.

Explanation:

For question 34, in the U.S., women often have equal or higher educational attainment in many areas, so differences in education levels with men having higher attainment is not a significant contributing factor to the wage - gap. Occupational segregation, devaluation of female - dominated fields, and women's caregiving responsibilities are significant factors. For question 35, patriarchy in sociology is a social system where men hold primary power and authority over women, not just about a political system with a male head - of - state, biological differences, or a family structure.

Answer:

1. B. Differences in education levels, with men having higher educational attainment than women
2. C. A social system in which men hold primary power and authority over women