Question

Demand-side discrimination occurs when:

A. Women postpone having children in order to succeed professionally.
B. Women remain in low-paying jobs because of family responsibilities.
C. Employers hire a man who is more qualified than a woman.
D. Employers pay women less than men for doing the same job.

Answer 1

Demand-side discrimination refers to employers paying women less than men for the same job, despite comparable qualifications.

Step-by-step explanation:

Discrimination occurs in a labor market when employers pay workers with the same economic characteristics different amounts because of race, gender, religion, age, or disability status. Demand-side discrimination specifically refers to employers paying women less than men for doing the same job, despite having comparable levels of education, experience, and expertise. This form of discrimination contributes to the gender pay gap and is a violation of equal pay for equal work.