Question

Which line illustrates the influence culture has had on traditional female roles?
A “Women’s work outside of the home was restricted to a handful of occupations such as domestic service . . . .”
B “ . . . the women’s labor force in the United States and throughout the world has experienced many changes.”
C “ . . . women’s participation in the labor force was limited by traditional cultural, educational, and legal practices.”
D “ . . .women have increasingly attained higher levels of education and experienced an increase in their earnings . . . .”

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. “ ... women’s participation in the labor force was limited by traditional cultural, educational, and legal practices.”

Explanation: This passage is from "Women at Work" lists the limitation of women in the United States workforce due to cultural practices, among other traditional practices. Cultural practices affected their female role in almost all areas of society.