Which of the following best describes a major difference between women who have always had shelter and women who have been homeless?
a. Educational opportunities and attainment
b. History of gender relationships (marriages, divorces)
c. Level of involvement with physical and/or sexual abuse
d. Skills necessary for paid employment
ANS: C
In the 1990s, research clearly documented the extraordinary histories of violence, from childhood through adulthood, among women experiencing homelessness. High numbers of homeless women report histories of foster placement as children and exposure to violence as both children and adults. This research has not documented the differences in educational opportunities, gender relationships, and skills necessary for paid employment.
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