Poverty Flashcards
(9 cards)
Absolute poverty
People who don’t have enough food, clothing, warmth or shelter
Struggle to stay alive and have no viable means of rectifying the problem
Relative poverty
When a person’s standard of living prevents them from partaking in activities which are considered normal in a society
Varies from country to country
Income poverty
Income of less than 60% the average income
Consistent poverty
Combination of income poverty and deprivation
Poverty line
The minimum amount of money a person would need to provide for basic needs
Evaluated by the Economic and Social Research Institute
Deprivation
Measure of poverty using non-monetary indicators
don’t have: new clothes
meal with meat every second day
two pairs of strong shoes
Groups most at risk of poverty
Elderly Homeless Unemployed Low-paid workers Lone parents Refugees and ethnic minorities Travellers People with disabilities People with long term illnesses Large families
Causes of poverty
Cycle of poverty Economic recession Poor education Low-paid jobs Family type Social problems Increased cost of living
Effects of poverty
Unemployment Poor diet Lack of educational opportunity Inadequate housing Psychological problems Ill health Family discontent
