What Is Meant by the Term Feminization of Poverty

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term feminization of poverty?

• A) the view that conditions of poverty are emasculating
• B) the increasing number of women among the poorest people
• C) the popularity of feminist ideals among poor people
• D) the recent campaign by feminists to work with the poor
• E) the view that only women care about issues of poverty

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