In Canada, There Has Been an Increase in the Women's

Multiple Choice

In Canada, there has been an increase in the women's labour force participation rate and a decrease in the male labour force participation rate. This trend has been explained by

A) an increase in the labour force participation of young women, particularly mothers, and the voluntary and involuntary retirement of older men
B) an increase in the labour force participation of older women, and the voluntary and involuntary retirement of middle-aged men
C) a decrease in the labour force participation of older women, and the voluntary and involuntary retirement of older men
D) an increase in the voluntary and involuntary retirement of older women, and an increase in the labour force participation of young men, particularly fathers
E) an increase in the labour force participation of young women, and older men