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Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Abstract
Feminization poverty is a prevalent worldwide issue containing many layers such as societal norms, single-mothered household, the gender wage gap, unpaid care work, and cost of childcare. When comparing the United States and Afghanistan, there are similarities in these issues. Both countries live in primarily patriarchal societies, which heavily contributes to feminization poverty. In the United States, over 14.8 million women are currently living in poverty compared to roughly 25 million women in Afghanistan. There are some strategic interventions utilized to fight feminization poverty in both countries. Therefore, the objective of this project is to compare the effectiveness of these interventions and bring attention to the factors contributing to feminization poverty in these countries. Furthermore, this project will advocate for policy changes and women’s rights, in order to recommend possible areas of change worldwide.
Start Date
14-4-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
14-4-2026 11:50 AM
Faculty Advisor
Itunu Ilesanmi
Department
Department of Social Work
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Copyright
©2026 Molly Cue, Carley Henrickson, Lauren Classen, Swarupa Evans, and Lauren Huston
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
521 KB
Recommended Citation
Cue, Molly; Henrickson, Carly; Classen, Lauren; Evans, Swarupa; and Huston, Lauren, "Feminization Poverty: Comparing the United States and Afghanistan" (2026). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 80.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2026/all/80
Additional Files
INSPIRE_2026_Cue_Feminiation-Poverty-Paper.pdf (174 kB)Feminization Poverty: Comparing the United States and Afghanistan Paper
Feminization Poverty: Comparing the United States and Afghanistan
Feminization poverty is a prevalent worldwide issue containing many layers such as societal norms, single-mothered household, the gender wage gap, unpaid care work, and cost of childcare. When comparing the United States and Afghanistan, there are similarities in these issues. Both countries live in primarily patriarchal societies, which heavily contributes to feminization poverty. In the United States, over 14.8 million women are currently living in poverty compared to roughly 25 million women in Afghanistan. There are some strategic interventions utilized to fight feminization poverty in both countries. Therefore, the objective of this project is to compare the effectiveness of these interventions and bring attention to the factors contributing to feminization poverty in these countries. Furthermore, this project will advocate for policy changes and women’s rights, in order to recommend possible areas of change worldwide.
