What Factors Contribute to What Sociologists Call the "Feminization of Poverty

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Essay

What factors contribute to what sociologists call the "feminization of poverty"?

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Definitions:

Relational Aggression

Nonphysical acts aimed at harming a person’s connections with others, such as by exclusion and rumor spreading.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that expose individuals to harm or hold a significant chance of negative outcomes, often associated with health or safety.

Unsafe Sex

Sexual activities that increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or unplanned pregnancies due to the absence of protective measures.

Peer Group

A group of individuals, typically of similar age, background, or social status, with whom a person associates and identifies.