The feminisation of poverty is the trend by which women represent an increasing proportion of the poor population, both in developed and developing countries. This phenomenon is often attributed to a combination of factors, including gender inequalities in the labor market (such as the gender pay gap and occupational segregation), the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work that women often shoulder, higher rates of single-parenthood among women, and discriminatory laws and social norms that limit women's access to resources and opportunities. The feminisation of poverty highlights the intersection of gender and economic inequality, underscoring the need for policies and interventions that address the specific challenges and vulnerabilities faced by women in poverty.