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olgavictoria

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Suppose that you know a woman who receives a low salary as a secretary, despite the fact that she works long hours and her job requires complex work. However, she tells you that she thinks her salary is appropriate. She is apparently demonstrating
 
  a. entitlement.
  b. the glass ceiling.
  c. comparable worth.
  d. denial of personal disadvantage.

Question 2

How would the term entitlement be relevant for men's and women's salaries?
 
  a. Because of affirmative action, women feel that they deserve somewhat higher salaries than men.
  b. Because of comparable-worth legislation, women and men now expect to receive equal salaries for differentbut comparablejobs.
  c. Because women are more likely than men to work part time, they know that they are entitled to smaller annual salaries.
  d. Because men belong to a more privileged social group than women do, men feel that they deserve higher salaries.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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