Question

which position would argue that the gender - based wage gap is a result of the social systems that are in play?
multiple choice
natural selection
biological determinism
social determinism
social justice

Explanation:

Social determinism posits that social systems and structures shape human behavior and outcomes. In the context of the gender - based wage gap, it would argue that societal norms, roles, and systems (such as occupational segregation, discrimination in hiring and promotion, etc.) are responsible for the gap. Natural selection is a biological concept related to evolution. Biological determinism attributes differences (like the wage gap) to biological factors (e.g., innate differences between genders). Social justice is a broader concept about fairness and equality, not specifically about the cause (social systems) of the wage gap.

Answer:

social determinism