Probably based on the following analysis:
http://poverty.ucdavis.edu/faq/how-does-gender-relate-poverty-status
How does gender relate to poverty status?
In 2012, the poverty rates by gender were
- 13.6% for males
- 16.3% for females
The gender distribution of people in poverty was
- 44% of people in poverty were males; males accounted for 49% of the total population
- 56% of people in poverty were females; females accounted for 51% of the total population
The next article implies the importance of raising the minimum wage to fight female poverty and the gender wage gap.
Why the minimum wage is a gender issue
http://theweek.com/article/index/245225/why-the-minimum-wage-is-a-gender-issue
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