Single-parent households headed by women are more likely to live in poverty compared to single-parent households headed by men. This is an example of the:

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The term "feminization of poverty" refers to the phenomenon where women, especially single mothers, are more likely to experience poverty compared to men. This is due to a variety of factors including the prevalence of gender-based wage gaps, lack of access to affordable childcare, and discrimination in the workforce. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options given (B, C, and D) are not valid concepts in the study of poverty.

Single-Parent Households Headed by Women Are More Likely to Live