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The Straight Facts on Women in Poverty
Women in America are more likely to be poor than men. Over half of the 37 million Americans living in poverty today are women.Why Are More Women Living in Poverty, but less assistance for them? We must come Together, Love and Support One Another.
Women in America are further behind than women in other countries—the gap in poverty rates between men and women is wider in America than anywhere else in the Western world. Our teenagers, young ladies and new moms, do they have a chance to succeed?
Women in America are more likely to be poor than men. Over half of the 37 million Americans living in poverty today are women.Why Are More Women Living in Poverty, but less assistance for them? We must come Together, Love and Support One Another.
Women in America are further behind than women in other countries—the gap in poverty rates between men and women is wider in America than anywhere else in the Western world. Our teenagers, young ladies and new moms, do they have a chance to succeed?
Let's See what the Gov is saying We are Worth. Women are poorer than men in all racial and ethnic groups. Recent data shows that 26.5 percent of African American women are poor compared to 22.3 percent of African American men; 23.6 percent of Hispanic women are poor compared to 19.6 percent of Hispanic men; 10.7 percent of Asian women are poor compared to 9.7 percent of Asian men; and 11.6 percent of white women are poor compared to 9.4 percent of white men.
Black and Latina women face particularly high rates of poverty. Over a quarter of black women and nearly a quarter of Latina women are poor. Black and Latina women are at least twice as likely as white women to be living in poverty.
Only a quarter of all adult women (age 18 and older) with incomes below the poverty line are single mothers. Over half of all poor adult women--54 percent—are single with no dependent children, where do you fit in the equation? Poverty among Professional Women is not Discussed but it Indeed Exist!!
Elderly women are far more likely to be poor than elderly men. Thirteen percent of women over 75 years old are poor compared to 6 percent of men.
Black and Latina women face particularly high rates of poverty. Over a quarter of black women and nearly a quarter of Latina women are poor. Black and Latina women are at least twice as likely as white women to be living in poverty.
Only a quarter of all adult women (age 18 and older) with incomes below the poverty line are single mothers. Over half of all poor adult women--54 percent—are single with no dependent children, where do you fit in the equation? Poverty among Professional Women is not Discussed but it Indeed Exist!!
Elderly women are far more likely to be poor than elderly men. Thirteen percent of women over 75 years old are poor compared to 6 percent of men.
Domestic and sexual violence can push women into a cycle of abuse and poverty. Experiencing domestic or sexual violence can lead to job loss, poor health, and homelessness. It is estimated that victims of intimate partner violence collectively lose almost 8 million days of paid work each year because of the violence perpetrated against them by current or former husbands, boyfriends, or dates.
Half of the cities surveyed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors identified domestic violence as a primary cause of homelessness.
Half of the cities surveyed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors identified domestic violence as a primary cause of homelessness.
Conclusion - The best policy solutions to address women’s poverty must combine a range of decent employment opportunities with a network of social services that support healthy families, such as quality health care, child care, and housing support. Policy objectives must also recognize the multiple barriers to economic security women face based on their race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexuality, physical ability, and health status. These approaches must promote the equal social and economic status of all women by expanding their opportunities to balance work and family life.
*If there are any doubts in your mind and heart as to the seriousness of this challenge that we face take a look at the information and The Straight Facts on Women in Poverty see link below then decide if you should or should not lend a hand in helping to save another.
*If there are any doubts in your mind and heart as to the seriousness of this challenge that we face take a look at the information and The Straight Facts on Women in Poverty see link below then decide if you should or should not lend a hand in helping to save another.
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