The "feminization of poverty" refers to:

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The "feminization of poverty" refers to the fact that female-headed households are usually poor. This is due to a variety of factors, such as the gender wage gap, the concentration of women in low-paying occupations, and the disproportionate burden of caregiving responsibilities that falls on women. It does not mean that most men are rich, that men and women are equally poor, or that women are more blessed than men despite poverty.

The "Feminization of Poverty" Refers To