"In 1978, Diana Pearce coined the term ‘feminisation of poverty’, describing the trend towards more and more of the burden of poverty being borne by women. Five decades later, this reality persists around the world.
With Women’s History Month having concluded in March, I took the opportunity to talk about women and poverty. The purpose of this piece is not to diminish the experiences of men, but to bring into spotlight and reflect on the realities faced by women globally, alongside some sobering statistics closer to home.
Although not all of the world's poor are women, a significant portion are. It is widely recognised that women are more susceptible and exposed to poverty and social exclusion than men, due to factors such as gender-based violence during conflict, traditional gender roles, their roles as primary caregivers, their association with more private, internal spaces and a myriad of other socio-economic influences. Experts warn that if this continues, there is a real risk of a global regression in women’s rights."
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