By 2012, female householders accounted for 50 percent of the poor in the U.S. This alarming trend is referred to as

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The trend of increasing numbers of women heading households living in poverty is referred to as the feminization of poverty. This term highlights the disproportionate amount of poverty experienced by women, particularly women of color and single mothers, in comparison to men.

By 2012, Female Householders Accounted for 50 Percent of the Poor