What Is Meant by the Phrase Feminization of Poverty

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the phrase feminization of poverty?

• A) the fact that women are more likely not to marry until they find a rich man
• B) an increase in the proportion of the poor who are female
• C) the notion that women are not as likely to pursue education or other skill development and end up in lower-paying jobs
• D) the idea that women do not work as hard as men and are therefore more likely to be poor

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Definitions:

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Colonial Possessions

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Townshend Acts

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Women

Female human beings, making up approximately half of the global population, with diverse roles and contributions in society, culture, economy, and family life.