maternal profiling n.— «Only 22 states and Puerto Rico specifically prohibit employers from inquiring about applicants’ marital status. That means “maternal profiling” is a real problem for many women.» —“‘Maternal...
half-widow n. a woman whose husband is missing but not known to be dead. Editorial Note: This term is often applied to women whose husbands have disappeared during fighting in Kashmir. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)