Denise is a single mother of three who works a full-time job cleaning an office building. She makes $9 per hour and has to piece together child care for two of her children who are not yet in school, often paying neighbors in cash to watch her children. Despite her full-time employment, her family is struggling to survive. What sociological concept does Denise's situation exemplify?
A) feminization of poverty
B) heteronormativity
C) second shift
D) cisgenderism

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Denise's situation exemplifies the feminization of poverty, which refers to the disproportionate number of women living in poverty. Despite working full-time, Denise's low wages and lack of access to affordable childcare leave her struggling to make ends meet.

Denise Is a Single Mother of Three Who Works a Full-Time