In the United States there are more women than men, but women are referred

to as a minority group? Why are they considered a minority?

O A. Because they tend to have a higher standard of living than men

O B. Because they tend to earn more money than men

O C. Because they have the power to change gender roles

O D. Because they are discriminated against based on their sex

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Bradley Sawyer

Social Studies

18 November, 20:52

In the United States there are more women than men, but women are referred

to as a minority group? Why are they considered a minority?

O A. Because they tend to have a higher standard of living than men

O B. Because they tend to earn more money than men

O C. Because they have the power to change gender roles

O D. Because they are discriminated against based on their sex

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Answers (2)

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Jeremy Peters · Answer 1

D because people think that they are "less" than men because of their gender

Madison · Answer 2

D. Because they are discriminated against based on their sex

Explanation:

They are seemed 'less' than men because they are a different gender. We can see examples of this in everyday life, such as women getting paid less than men in certain places.