718SociologyMedium
The term feminization of poverty refers to________?
Awomen’s increased chances of being in poverty due to low pay and greater welfare dependency
Bthe critical deconstruction of poverty by feminist theorists
Cthe way in which managing a budget and avoiding poverty tends to be a women’s responsibility within the home
Dthe disproportionate number of female sociologists who do research on poverty
Correct answer
A. women’s increased chances of being in poverty due to low pay and greater welfare dependency
Explanation
The correct answer is women’s increased chances of being in poverty due to low pay and greater welfare dependency.