Groups in poverty Flashcards
What’s the feminisation of poverty?
women are more likely to be in poverty than men
What’s atruism?
selfless concern for others wellbeing
What’s labour market situation?
demand for skills in labour market
What do Davis and Moore claim?
there are leaders and followers- men are leaders, women are followers
What women are most vulnerable in society?
- single mothers
- old age pensioners
- women in low paid work
What’s the Weberian argument about womens domestic role?
It causes them to be poor
What’s hidden poverty?
women spending less time on their own needs
Why are elderly women more poor than men?
they’re paid less in their lifetime, less likely to qualify for a full pension
What has the JRF found about pensioners incomes?
they’ve increased in recent years
What did the Equal Opportunity and Compliance find?
pregnant women were denied senior jobs due to descrimination against pregnancy
how many children live in poverty?
1 in 3, 3.9 mill in Uk according to Children Poverty Action Group
What has the government done to help kids in poverty?
child benefit, sure start, child tax credits, 30 hours childcare for free, CSA
Who helped with FSM during lockdown?
Marcus Rashford
