Evidence of an "Underclass": Benefits Street Flashcards

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1
Q

What percentage of people were unemployed in Benefits Street?

A

95%

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2
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Name 2 crimes participants committed

A

Shoplifting, Growing weed

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3
Q

What was the general family structure in the street?

A

Single parent families

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4
Q

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

A

Colour classification before actual names

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5
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What was the length of time that some participants had been out of work?

A

5 years or longer

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