Which of the Following Contributes to the Global Feminization of Poverty

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the global feminization of poverty?

• A) the fact that many poor men lack access to commercial credit
• B) training women in traditionally female skills that produce low wages
• C) the decreasing income gap between men and women
• D) the fact that women don't have enough time to invest in child care and domestic labour

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