In the United States and in Canada, female labor force participation rates have Multiple choice question. decreased from about 65% in 1980 to less than 40% in the 2000s. stayed about the same from 1980 to today, hovering around 65%. increased from below 30% in 1980 to almost 80% in the 2000s. increased from below 60% in 1980 to above 70% in the 2000s