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Impact of Consumerist Paradigm on Divorce and Single Parenthood
The consumerist paradigm has led to the idea that marriage can be severed if it no longer serves one's needs, leading to a rise in divorce and single parenthood. However, the economic challenges of divorce and single parenthood disproportionately affect women and children, leading to feminization of poverty. The concept of 'luxury beliefs' made by the upper classes, such as the idea that marriage can be easily terminated, has a greater impact on the poorest women and families, further exacerbating the challenges they face.