According to the Text, If the Young-Old Slow Down Their

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to the text, if the young-old slow down their activity level, this is usually due mainly:

• A) because they have lost much of their vigor
• B) because they have little to keep them active
• C) because of society's expectations that they will do so
• D) to indicate their unique social status

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Definitions:

Feminization of Poverty

The feminization of poverty is the phenomenon where women experience poverty at rates that are disproportionately high compared to men, often due to wage gaps, single motherhood, and lack of access to welfare benefits.

Diana Pearce

An American sociologist known for her work on poverty, homelessness, and gender issues, including the concept of the feminization of poverty.

Female Heads

Refers to women who are the main or sole leaders of a family or organization.

Women's Poverty

The state of being extremely poor, which disproportionately affects women due to various socio-economic factors.