Which of the following is FALSE about the gender gap in earnings? Which of the following is FALSE about the gender gap in earnings? Sex segregation in the workplace accounts for up to 45 percent of the gender gap. Certain women's jobs pay less than men's even though their comparable worth is equal to or even higher than the men's jobs. Women hit a "glass ceiling" beyond which they are not promoted, while men often ride a "glass escalator" to positions with higher wages. Under Equal Employment Opportunity laws, sex is not a protected category. Question at position 2 2