Asked by Anica Tacna on Jul 31, 2024
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Why do women lose out financially in divorce?
A) A majority of state property laws assume property belongs to the spouse who earned it.
B) The economic value of the wife's unpaid labor is not considered in divorce proceedings.
C) Women's sense of guilt and failure may prevent them from asserting financial needs.
D) All of these answers are correct.
Economic Value
refers to the worth of a good or service determined by the market, based on its utility, scarcity, and consumers' demand.
Unpaid Labor
Work performed without financial compensation, often encompassing domestic chores, caregiving, and volunteer efforts, disproportionately done by women.
- Investigate how divorce affects individuals socially and economically.
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Shima KhamooshAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these answers are correct. Women often lose out financially in divorce because property laws assume property belongs to the spouse who earned it, the economic value of the wife's unpaid labor is not considered, and women's sense of guilt and failure may prevent them from asserting their financial needs.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate how divorce affects individuals socially and economically.