What is the phenomenon referred to as "the feminization of poverty," where is it found, and for what type of households is it the worst?

What will be an ideal response?


it is a worldwide phenomenon that refers to the disproportionate concentration of poverty among women, especially among female-headed households.

Sociology

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Which president was responsible for the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act?

A) Jimmy Carter B) Richard Nixon C) John F. Kennedy D) Lyndon B. Johnson

Sociology

Describe the microlevel relationship among gender, gender role, gender identity, and body consciousness

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Which of the following best describes most people's opinions of medical doctors in nineteenth-century America?

A. educated and well-paid B. pillars of the community C. trusted, though not paid well D. generally unskilled

Sociology