Logical Reasoning Question 13
Question; Direction; Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
Since women first entered the workforce at the beginning of the twentieth century, there have been many uphill battles fought in order to acquire the same opportunities as men. These rights included womens suffrage, the right to use contraceptives, a wife being able to own property separately from her husband and the privilege for women to attain higher education. One issue that remains significantly problematic in the world is that womens earnings in the workplace are not yet equal to that of men. Although women have advanced in both their education and work experience, the wage gap has closed very little in comparison. There are diverse positions on this subject and the reasons behind the pay disparity are largely debated. People typically have one of two general opinions; some believe the wage gap exists for justifiable reasons and others believe the disparity is a result of discriminatory views of women. What is the appropriate conclusion from the passage regarding the gender gap?
Options:
A) It is an unresolved issue, since society agrees on discrimination but does not necessarily justify it
B) It is a resolvable issue when society agrees to eliminate discrimination and does not justify
C) It cannot be resolved as the men in the society perpetuate discrimination against women
D) If wage gap is addressed appropriately, the gender gap can be resolved gradually
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Answer:
Correct Answer; A
Solution:
- (a)
- Syllogistic reasoning
- Conclusion
- Degrees of a Characteristic Analogy The society believes in both the wage gap existing for justifiable reasons and believes the disparity is a result of discriminatory views of women. Until both exist in a society, the gender gap issue remains unresolved.
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