Gender Discrimination One of the most significant causes of hunger is gender discrimination. Women across the globe are underpaid and lack the resources to support themselves and their families. As societies continue to measure human worth by economic status, women are viewed as inferior. In addition to paid labor females do household chores. Around the world women work more hours than men.
Economic differences are greatest when women are single mothers.
Lack of child care, transportation and flexible schedules prevent females from entering the labor market. Female refugees also suffer hunger. They do not have supplies to care for children and often suffer from disease, violence and rape. Access to education, credit and health care will greatly increase women's options in social, economic and cultural life. Well nourished, educated mothers will increase the well- being and economic status of their families.