Q
The term feminization of poverty refers to_____________?
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A
A. The critical deconstruction of poverty by feminist theorists
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B
B. Women’s increased chances of being in poverty due to low pay and greater welfare dependency
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C. The way in which managing a budget and avoiding poverty tends to be a women’s responsibility within the home
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D. The disproportionate number of female sociologists who do research on poverty
Correct Answer:
B. B. Women’s increased chances of being in poverty due to low pay and greater welfare dependency