Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Workers

Workers — practice question

In low-income countries, why do fewer girls than boys become skilled design engineers? What could account for this?

  • AGirls are only interested in low-wage jobs.
  • BGirls do not favour heavy manual work.
  • CGirls have fewer opportunities to complete higher education.
  • DIt costs more for girls to be trained as design engineers.

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