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Gender, Ethnicity, and Language — Quiz

Question 6 • Geography

In 2007, 28 percent of doctors in the United States were women. In 2019, the number was 36 percent. Which cultural view supports this change?

Answer
A
an embrace of traditional cultural practices
B
a reliance on women as primary caregivers
C
a negative perception attached to women in education
D
an increased acceptance of women in the sciences

Explanation

The share of doctors who were women rose from 28 percent in 2007 to 36 percent in 2019. This change supports the view that women are increasingly accepted in science and other fields requiring advanced education, including medicine. It does not suggest that women are viewed negatively in education or relied on only as caregivers.

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