Practice mode Miscellaneous Economics

What does the phrase “feminization of poverty” refer to?

Correct answer A. The fact that female-headed households are usually poor

Explanation

The term, coined by Diana Pearce, describes the growing share of the poor living in female-headed households, which often rely on a single, lower income.

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