6. As of 2020, in which of the following industry sectors do women represent a majority of employees?
a. Professional and business services
b. Trade, transportation, and utilities
c. Education and health services
d. Information
c. Education and health services
7. What does “gender earnings gap” mean?
a. On average, men earn less in their jobs than women do.
b. Typically, half of all employed women earn less than the median wage.
c. On average, women earn less in their jobs than men do.
d. Due to inflation, the earnings of employed women and men are unequal.
c. On average, women earn less in their jobs than men do.
8. Which of the following groups reports the highest wages?
a. Married women
b. Single men
c. Married men
d. Single women
c. Married men
To find the answer to this question, we can look up the current statistics on the representation of women in different industry sectors as of 2020.
One way to find this information is to search for reports or studies that provide data on the gender composition of various industry sectors. You can use search engines like Google or online databases such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website.
Once you have accessed the relevant information sources, you can look for data specifically related to the representation of women in the industry sectors mentioned in the question: professional and business services, trade, transportation, and utilities, education and health services, and information.
By comparing the percentages or numbers provided for each industry sector, you can determine in which sector women represent a majority of employees.
It's worth noting that specific statistics may vary depending on the source and the specific year for which data is available.