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stevenposner

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Which of the following is not true about women in the U.S.?
 
  a. Mothers are penalized in the workplace.
  b. Women are perceived by employers as less competent and are offered lower starting salaries.
  c. Women are delaying marriage to increase their chances of successful careers.
  d. Men aren't similarly penalized for being parents.

Question 2

Before the Civil War, welfare in the United States was:
 
  a. nonexistent
  b. left up to local areas
  c. a federal concern
  d. exceedingly generous by today's standards



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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