4) In the final paragraph, the author writes, “If women are not even considered for coaching positions in men’s professional sports, then we are choosing our experts from only half the

population—a very limited pool.” Which of the following situations is most similar to the one

described in this statement?

a
A. Schools in California will hire someone with an in-state teaching license before they will hire someone with a license from another state.
b
B. Successful hockey players were often the oldest in their class, since being older made them likely to be taller and stronger than their peers.
c
C. People who apply to law school tend to share certain character traits such as a sense of duty and a desire to play by the rules.
d
D. Only upperclassmen are allowed to play in the high school marching band; no freshmen or sophomores are allowed.