Why do scholars say that we are seeing a feminization of poverty? Due to women’s higher likelihood of working in underpaid industries and being single parents, people who are poor are increasingly likely to be women. the difference between the average incomes of men and women who work full-time for pay.

What statement about the feminization of poverty is NOT accurate? a discrepancy between external and internal genitals.

Addressing the causes of the feminization of poverty does not only benefit women but also has structural implications. Studies have shown that increasing women’s educational attainment and paid labor force participation rates directly impact economic growth.Khordad 20, 1398 AP

transitive verb. 1 : to give a feminine quality to. 2 : to cause (a male or castrate) to take on feminine characters (as by implantation of ovaries or administration of estrogens)

Factors implicated in rural poverty range from bad climate to poor infrastructure. Vulnerable groups such as female headed households, children, and race, ethnic, religious, or national minorities are especially likely to be disadvantaged.

Scholars and legal experts have defined families as collections of individuals who are related by birth, adoption, or marriage. Families are increasingly headed by women and in such cases are commonly referred to as female -headed, women -headed, or mother -headed families.

2 Problems facing women- headed families are: poverty, economic insecurity, social, political, powerlessness, and health problems. While problems facing their children are: poverty, social, and health problems.

More than one-third (35%) of female-headed families derived their income from wages and salaries, while 16 ercent, from entrepreneurial activities.Farvardin 8, 1390 AP

CE data show that, among U.S. households, dual-income households have been a majority for at least the last two decades. The percentage of dual-income households was fairly stable between 1998 and 2017, ranging from 52 to 58 percent.

The definition of household heads in US surveys In most datasets, a household head is defined as the male of a couple, and a reference person or householder as the person in whose name the residential unit in which the household lives is rented or owned.

Many children these days are part of a dual household family. Children grow up living in two homes but with one family. There may be new step parents, step siblings, or half siblings.

A child-headed household is one where there are no adult carers available and children live on their own. Typically an older child will care for siblings, cousins, nephews or nieces. Such a situation is increasingly common in areas with high AIDS mortality and regions affected by genocide or war.

Definition. Single parent families are comprised of a parent/caregiver and one or more dependent children without the presence and support of a spouse or adult partner who is sharing the responsibility of parenting.

In 2015-19, the share of families headed by single parents was 75% among African American families, 59% among Hispanic families, 38% among white families and 20% among Asian families.

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Six financial tips for single moms

1. Earn like your life depends on it. The vast majority of single moms raise their kids with little or no financial or logistical help from their children’s fathers.
2. Get real about what you can afford.
3. Pay off debt — for good.
4. Protect yourself and your children.
5. Save for the short- and long-term.
6. Set big goals.

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A study published in the Journal of Happiness confirmed exactly what it is that I have been feeling, stating that single parents are just as happy as their married counterparts in spite of the fact that they have more challenging circumstances. Very few of us plan to raise our children alone.Aban 21, 1394 AP

Main Findings

• Columbus, OH.
• Indianapolis, IN.
• Washington, DC.
• Boston, MA.
• Atlanta, GA. Percentage of families with a single parent: 46.1%
• Tucson, AZ. Percentage of families with a single parent: 45.4%
• Fresno, CA. Percentage of families with a single parent: 44.9%
• Albuquerque, NM. Percentage of families with a single parent: 43.8%

Children raised by single mothers are more likely to fare worse on a number of dimensions, including their school achievement, their social and emotional development, their health and their success in the labor market. Even beyond having more income, two parents also have more time to spend with the child.Tir 24, 1393 AP

Loneliness is one of the most common emotions shared by single moms, especially following a divorce, as we struggle to rebuild a social life. It’s hard not to feel isolated when you sense that your coupled friends are busy. You even start blaming yourself for your circumstances. But there’s reason to be hopeful.Farvardin 25, 1400 AP

1. Trust Yourself and Trust Him. The pressure of raising a boy into a man can be overwhelming, especially in light of all the external pressures and messages they receive from society.
2. No “Tough Love” Don’t be afraid to let him into your world.
3. Ask Questions and Keep Asking Them!
4. Don’t Badmouth His Father.
5. Establish Respect.

Without a spouse taking up time with needs and requests, a single parent has more time – and energy – for the children. Single parents are also able to arrange the family schedule without consulting, or being concerned with, the other parent. Often, single parents are more relaxed with their children because of this.

Single parents and positive single parenting

• Children do well when they have nurturing, warm, sensitive, responsive and flexible parenting.
• Strong relationships with children are built on everyday moments, positive attention, praise and more.
• Clear rules encourage good behaviour and help children feel secure.