We explored a number of explanations that help us better understand the existence and persistence of the male-female earnings gap.

a) Describe any one explanation for the male-female earnings gap that centres on the role of employers. (1 mark)

b) Describe any one explanation for the male-female earnings gap that centres on the role of co-workers. (1 mark)

c) Describe any one explanation for the male-female earnings gap that centres on the existence of male-dominated jobs and female-dominated jobs. (1 mark)

d) Describe any one explanation for the male-female earnings gap that centres on unequal household responsibilities. (1 mark)