Question

Maria works in construction, a traditionally male occupation. Like most women in such industries, her salary is _______ than that of her male colleagues. Felicia is a professor at Podunk U, who submitted an application to fund her research. Like most female research grant applicants, she received _______ "quality of researcher" ratings from those who reviewed her application than did the average male applicant.

Answer 1

Answer: Lower; Lower

Explanation:

It has been seen by many that construction work and supervision is understood to be a masculine opportunity, and women who engage in the occupation are not paid as much as males who carry out same role. Maria was found in this category.

As a form of supporting women to further their education better, it's been observed that they receive lower ratings in review of their application compared to Men, Felicia was seen in this category.