Question

question 8 (1 point)
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which of the following is true regarding gender and poverty?
a) around the world, most women are now earning more than men and are less likely to live in poverty than men.
b) womens greater amount of part - time work negatively affects them during their work lives and during their older years.
c) womens lower participation in the workforce can positively affect them during their younger and older years.
d) any relationship alleged between gender and poverty is either coincidental or fictional.
question 9 (1 point)
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regarding sexual harassment,
a) the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention rather than remediation.
b) regular training is not very effective in increasing understanding of what constitutes harassment.
c) men and women view appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors at work similarly.
d) formal charges should be promptly investigated, but informal complaints can be ignored.

Explanation:

For Question 8:

• Option a is incorrect as globally, the gender pay gap still exists and women generally earn less than men on average.
• Option b is correct. Women's higher participation in part - time work often leads to lower lifetime earnings (due to fewer hours and often lower - paying part - time jobs) which negatively impacts their financial situation during their working years (lower savings, less career progression) and in older years (less retirement savings).
• Option c is incorrect. Lower workforce participation for women usually has negative financial implications such as less income, less social security contributions (in some systems), etc.
• Option d is incorrect as there is a well - documented relationship between gender and poverty, often referred to as the "feminization of poverty".

For Question 9:

• Option a is correct. Preventing sexual harassment through policies, education, and a respectful work culture is often more effective than dealing with it after it has occurred. Remediation can be costly (in terms of legal fees, damage to reputation, etc.) and may not fully address the harm done.
• Option b is incorrect. Regular training is an important tool in increasing understanding of what constitutes harassment.
• Option c is incorrect. Men and women often have different perceptions of appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors at work, with women generally being more likely to perceive a wider range of behaviors as harassing.
• Option d is incorrect. Both formal and informal complaints should be taken seriously. Informal complaints can be early warning signs that if ignored can escalate.

Answer:

Question 8: B. Women's greater amount of part - time work negatively affects them during their work lives and during their older years.
Question 9: A. the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention rather than remediation.