Contempory Issues In Christianity

Question 1

Causes of prejudice

Answer 1

1. Ignorance/fear
2. Scapegoating
3. Influences
4. Media
5. Experience

Question 2

Causes and characteristics of local and national poverty

Answer 2

1. Low income
2. High costs
3. Debt
4. Housing costs
5. Homelessness
6. Poor health and disability
7. Family situation
8. Lack of education

Question 3

Absolute vs relative poverty

Answer 3

Absolute poverty is a condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, health and education

Relative poverty is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order of maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live