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Dominican Republic<br />
Dominican women make generally forty-four cents on the dollar as compared to men.<br />
This wage gap <strong>of</strong>ten leads to a high level <strong>of</strong> food insecurity among women in the<br />
Dominican Republic. Those in poverty have an increased likelihood to participate in<br />
dangerous behaviors such as unprotected sex and drug use. These behaviors put them<br />
at a greater risk for contracting HIV and other diseases.<br />
There is a negative stigma around HIV positive women in the Dominican Republic. For<br />
this reason, women are more likely to be subjected to health screenings when applying<br />
for a job. If the screening reveals a person is HIV positive, they are less likely to be<br />
given employment.<br />
United States<br />
In 2016, 14.0% <strong>of</strong> women and 11.3% <strong>of</strong> men were below the poverty threshold. The<br />
2016 poverty threshold was $12,228 for single people and $24,339 for a family <strong>of</strong> four<br />
with two children.<br />
In response, the United States government provides financial assistance to those who<br />
do not earn as much money. In 2015, 23.2% <strong>of</strong> females were given financial assistance<br />
compared with 19.3% <strong>of</strong> men.<br />
More females are given financial assistance than men in all government programs<br />
(Medicaid, SNAP, housing assistance, SSI, TANF/GA). Females were given 86% <strong>of</strong><br />
child-support in 2013.<br />
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