Which of the following accurately describes world poverty and hunger?
A) Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world.
B) The poorest do not bear children due to poor health.
C) Poverty causes hunger, but hunger lessons poverty by stimulating productivity.
D) The poorest poor are typically female.
E) Recently, natural causes of famine are more critical than political and economic crises.

Question

Which of the following accurately describes world poverty and hunger? 
A) Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world. 
B) The poorest do not bear children due to poor health. 
C) Poverty causes hunger, but hunger lessons poverty by stimulating productivity. 
D) The poorest poor are typically female. 
E) Recently, natural causes of famine are more critical than political and economic crises.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The poorest populations around the world are disproportionately female, a phenomenon often referred to as the "feminization of poverty." This reflects various factors, including wage gaps, lesser access to resources, and cultural norms that prioritize males in education and employment opportunities.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes World Poverty and Hunger