Chapter 15 Quiz: Women in the Workforce

During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available to women increase dramatically?

World War II.

True or False? On average, working disabled women make less money than women without disabilities.

True.

True or False? Women with college degrees earn more money than other women and are more likely to be employed.

True.

In the United States, the highest percentage of working women is between the ages of:

16 and 24.

In the United States, women who work full time, regardless of age, race, or educational attainment, earn about _____% of what men earn.

81%

Workplace inequities for women consist of the following EXCEPT: - Equal opportunity job market - Income gaps - Sexism and discrimination - "Double duty or Second shift" with kids or relatives

Equal opportunity job market.

True or False? Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high-quality day care.

False.

True or False? The "sticky floor" refers to practices that keep highly qualified women from reaching well-paying, leadership positions.

False.

The ____________ Act permits certain workers to take 12 weeks of unpaid, job-guaranteed leave to care for newborns, recover from an illness, or care for a sick relative.

Family and Medical Leave.