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“ Poverty ”

“ Poverty ”. 12 th Grade Sociology. What exactly is Poverty ?. Definition : circumstance associated with need, hardship, and lack of resources - usually associated with economics. Two Types of Poverty. Absolute Poverty

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“ Poverty ”

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  1. “Poverty” 12th Grade Sociology

  2. What exactly is Poverty? Definition: circumstance associated with need, hardship, and lack of resources - usually associated with economics

  3. Two Types of Poverty Absolute Poverty • Level of poverty at which minimum standards of living (food, health, shelter) cannot be met • Most earn less than $1 a day Relative Poverty • Poverty that is based on a low standard of living compared to the rest of society • Lack access to many goods, services, or opportunities • Leads to social exclusion • Definition of poverty can vary VS.

  4. Aspects that Effect Poverty Race/Ethnicity Fact: poverty rate is higher for Blacks/Hispanics Gender Fact: female-headed households contain higher rates of poverty therefore causing child poverty Fact: Women earn less and find it harder to find long-term employment Age Fact: the elderly have a higher level of poverty when compared to rest Disabled Fact: poverty rate is higher than non-disabled

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