Question

Which of the following statements about the role of women in the world economy is false?
A.
Women produce half of the world’s food.
B.
Women make up 45% of the world’s workforce.
C.
Women earn half of the world’s wages.
D.
Woman own 1% of the world’s property.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Women do not earn half of the world’s wages; global data show a substantial gender pay gap.