POVERTY

Question 1

What are the 2 different types of POVERTY?

Answer 1

• ABSOLUTE poverty

* RELATIVE poverty

Question 2

What is ABSOLUTE poverty?

Answer 2

State below which its not possible to LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE - unable to afford
• food
• clothing
• shelter

Question 3

What is RELATIVE poverty?

Answer 3

Having resources so low below the average individual that they are EXCLUDED FROM ORDINARY PATTERNS OF LIVING

Question 4

What is POVERTY?

Answer 4

State of being poor & lacking the means to provide material needs or comforts. Resources are insufficient to meet individual needs

Question 5

What is the POVERTY TRAP?

Answer 5

Once in poverty a person is TRAPPED

Question 6

What are the 9 EFFECTS of POVERTY?

Answer 6

• deprivation
• ill health
• finances
• locality
• social exclusion
• lack of leisure activities
• stigma & lack of status
• inadequate housing facilities
• strain on individuals & relationships

Question 7

What is DEPRIVATION?

Answer 7

Going without CLOTHES - FOOD - HEATING

Question 8

Who are the groups most at risk of poverty?

Answer 8

• The unemployed
• The low paid
• Single parent families
• The sick & disabled
• The elderly
• Young teenagers
• Ethnic minorities & refugees
• The illiterate & poorly educated