Occupation

[mevz]

In the past, teachers, bank tellers, and secretaries were predominantly men; these occupations slipped in pay and status when women largely occupied them. Therefore, if women become the majority in currently male-dominated professions like accounting, law, and medicine, the income and prestige of these professions will also drop.

The argument above is based on another argument that contains
A) circular reasoning
B) an attempt to refute a generalization by means of an exceptional case
C) an analogy between the past and the future
D) an appeal to popular beliefs and values

E) an attack on the character of the opposition

[lawrencl]

IMO A

men worked male-dominated jobs A = high pay
women worked male-dominated jobs A = low pay

men worked male-dominated jobs B = high pay
women worked male-dominated jobs B = low pay

[surya167]

A...
Again a mean logic i must say

[hjafferi]

I Went with B. but agree with Lawrancel's reasoning for the Official Answer to be A.

[mevz]

surya and hjafferi pls provide explanation to thy answers...
Will post the Official Answer soon.

[mbawannabe]

In the past, teachers, bank tellers, and secretaries were predominantly men; these occupations slipped in pay and status when women largely occupied them. Therefore, if women become the majority in currently male-dominated professions like accounting, law, and medicine, the income and prestige of these professions will also drop.

The argument above is based on another argument that contains
A) circular reasoning I could not make it circular (x--y--x)
B) an attempt to refute a generalization by means of an exceptional case. Actually opposite.
C) an analogy between the past and the future Our answer.
D) an appeal to popular beliefs and valuesNot related

E) an attack on the character of the opposition Not related.

C. Please look above..

[pandeyrav]

my choice is c too. what is the Official Answer ?

[mevz]

mbawannabe can u explain the exact meaning of circular reasoning...
Thanks..Appreciate thy help.

[ken_english]

C for me too

[LegoLife]

My answer is C.