Attitudes towards the poor Flashcards
1
Q
What was the attitude towards the end of the 18th century?
A
More cynical attitude, harder edge to the views of poverty, pity and/or disgust
2
Q
What were the two main beliefs?
A
- Acknowledged that in any society there was always poverty
- Poverty was a result of a weakness of character
3
Q
What was the poor divided into
A
The ‘deserving’ poor, and ‘underserving’ poor
4
Q
What happened to the deserving poor?
A
They were often found room in the poorhouse
5
Q
What happened to the undeserving poor?
A
Forced to look after themselves, encouraged to find employment
6
Q
What was passed in 1817?
A
Poor Employment Act
