Which of the following statements about the status of women around the world is correct _____________?

Correct answer: B. all of the above

  • A. it is estimated that women grow half the world's food but they rarely own land.
  • B. all of the above
  • C. Single-parent households headed by women which appear to be on the increase in many nations -are typically found in the poorest section of the population
  • D. Women constitute one-third of the world's paid labor force but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs

Explanation

All three statements describe gender-based economic inequality: women often produce food without owning land, are concentrated in low-paid work, and female-headed households are disproportionately poor. Therefore the inclusive option is correct.

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