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![**Labor Force Participation Question**
Between 1980 and 2020, by how many percentage points did the labor force participation rate change for:
a. Men?
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b. Women?
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Transcribed Image Text:**Labor Force Participation Question**
Between 1980 and 2020, by how many percentage points did the labor force participation rate change for:
a. Men?
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b. Women?
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Transcribed Image Text:Refer to the table below:
**Participation Rates (Age 16 and Older)**
| Year | Men | Women |
|------|------|-------|
| 1950 | 86.4 | 33.9 |
| 1960 | 83.3 | 37.7 |
| 1970 | 79.7 | 43.3 |
| 1980 | 77.4 | 51.5 |
| 1990 | 76.4 | 57.5 |
| 2000 | 74.7 | 60.0 |
| 2010 | 71.2 | 58.6 |
| 2020 | 69.2 | 57.4 |
This table displays workforce participation rates by gender, specifically comparing men and women aged 16 and older over several decades, from 1950 to 2020.
Each column represents:
- **Year**: The different years ranging from 1950 to 2020.
- **Men**: The participation rates of men in the workforce for each respective year.
- **Women**: The participation rates of women in the workforce for each respective year.
Notable observations include:
- The participation rate for men shows a gradual decrease over the decades.
- The participation rate for women shows a substantial increase from 1950 to 2000, peaking in 2000, and slightly declining afterwards.
These trends reflect significant societal changes regarding gender roles and employment over time.
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