Evidence of an "Underclass": Benefits Street

Question 1

What percentage of people were unemployed in Benefits Street?

Answer 1

95%

Question 2

Name 2 crimes participants committed

Answer 2

Shoplifting, Growing weed

Question 3

What was the general family structure in the street?

Answer 3

Single parent families

Question 4

Name a behaviour in Benefits Street which was considered normal there but seen as deviant in other parts of society

Answer 4

Colour classification before actual names

Question 5

What was the length of time that some participants had been out of work?

Answer 5

5 years or longer