poverty Flashcards
poverty definition
Poverty is when there is a lack of access to basic human needs such as clean water, shelter, food, work, healthcare, sanitation and education.
relative poverty definition
Relative poverty is when someone still has the essential needs but cannot afford luxuries and are poorer than the average person in the UK.
absolute poverty definition
Absolute poverty is when someone doesn’t have access to any of the necessities.
what are the 7 causes of poverty?
politics
climate
location-landlocked
war
gender inequality
access to education and healthcare
natural disasters
how does politics cause poverty?
Politically unstable countries are often in poverty and countries can be affected by political desicions for decades.
how does climate cause poverty?
In extreme climates it can be difficult to grow crops, which makes food supply unreliable.
how does location cause poverty?
If a country does not have a coastline or access is limited, it can be difficult to trade with other countries.
how does war cause poverty?
War-torn countries’ services are continually disrupted, buildings and roads are destroyed and people are killed or forced to flee.
how does gender inequality cause poverty?
When women have fewer rights and less education than men, a country is not fully using its workforce.
how does access to education and healthcare cause poverty?
Lack of education can cause a shortage of people to carry out skilled jobs, and it can be harder to maintain high levels of hygiene and health.
how do natural disasters cause poverty?
Many countries experience earthquakes or volcanic eruptions frequently.The country is then continually rebuilding or recovering from disasters, making it harder to escape poverty.
