DIFFERENCES IN POVERTY Flashcards
Why are women more likely to suffer from poverty?
Flaherty et al claims that women are more likely to be lone parents so are more likely to be in low paid/part time work as they have the burden of housework and childcare.
Gender pay gap
Increased likelyhood to make financial sacrifices for their children
Why are ethnic minority’s more likely to experience poverty?
Flaherty et al suggest that ethnic minorities are more likely to receive low pay, and are often subject to Rasicm in the benefits system. They are more likely to live in deprived areas whereby there is a lack of job opportunities.
Give two facts on theocracy differences in poverty?
People from ethnic minority’s are twice as likely to experience poverty that white people
Half of children growing up in low income households are from ethnic minority’s
Why might disabled people suffer unemployment and subsequently poverty?
Palmer suggests disabled people suffer from employer discrimination as they do not fit the criteria for profitability and are marginalised .
Give two facts on disabled people and poverty?
In 2012 over 50% if disabled people were suffering from poverty
3 times more likely not to have any qualifications
