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:

• Natural selection is a concept from biology related to evolution and survival of the fittest, not about social systems causing wage gaps.
• Biological determinism focuses on biological factors (like genetics) determining traits and behaviors, not social systems.
• Social determinism posits that social structures, institutions, and systems shape human behavior and outcomes. A gender - based wage gap being due to social systems (like discriminatory hiring practices, unequal access to education and training opportunities set by society) aligns with this.
• Social justice is more about the concept of fair and just relations between individuals and society, an ideal rather than an explanation of what causes the wage gap (though it may be a goal to address the gap).

Answer:

social determinism