Children of Incarcerated Parents
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East Asia<br />
Although China has grown tremendously in its economy over the past years, its<br />
economic growth has had minimal effect on decreasing the number <strong>of</strong> females below<br />
the poverty line. Economic growth did not reduce gender gaps in income or provide<br />
more formal employment opportunities for women. Instead, China's economic growth<br />
increased its use <strong>of</strong> informal employment, which has affected women disproportionately.<br />
In the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea, low wages for women helped instigate an economic growth in<br />
Korea since low-cost exports were mostly produced by women. Similar to China,<br />
Korean women mostly had the opportunity for informal employment, which deprives<br />
women <strong>of</strong> financial stability and safe working environments. Although women in East<br />
Asia had greater access to employment, they faced job segregation in export industries,<br />
which placed them at a high risk <strong>of</strong> poverty.<br />
China is a country with a long history <strong>of</strong> gender discrimination. In order to address<br />
gender inequality issues, Chinese leaders have created more access for women to<br />
obtain capabilities. As a result, Chinese women are granted greater access to health<br />
services, employment opportunities, and general recognition for their important<br />
contributions to the economy and society.<br />
Morocco<br />
The female population, especially in rural areas, dominantly represents the face <strong>of</strong><br />
poverty in Morocco. There have been two major methods to measure poverty in<br />
Morocco, which include the 'classic approach' and a second approach that pertains<br />
more towards the capabilities approach. The 'classic approach' uses the poverty line to<br />
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