The feminization of poverty refers to the disproportionate representation of
A)women in the workforce.
B)female-headed households among the poor.
C)male-headed households among the poor.
D)females in professional-level jobs.

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The feminization of poverty refers to the trend of female-headed households being overrepresented among the poor. This is due to a combination of factors such as wage discrimination, lack of access to education and job opportunities, and the burden of unpaid care work that falls disproportionately on women. While women's representation in the workforce and professional-level jobs is important for gender equality, the feminization of poverty specifically refers to the issue of women being more likely to experience poverty.

The Feminization of Poverty Refers to the Disproportionate Representation of