The Feminization of Poverty Thesis Argues That the Ranks of the Poor

question 122

Multiple Choice

The feminization of poverty thesis argues that the ranks of the poor are being filled by:

• A) individuals who are passive and nonassertive.
• B) female-headed, single-parent families.
• C) elderly women.
• D) gays and lesbians.

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