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 propert

Answer 1

C is false.

Explanation: Although women produce a large share of the world's food and make up about 45% of the global workforce, they do not receive half of global wages—there is a substantial gender pay/income gap and a large share of women's work is unpaid or informal.