poverty/homeless Flashcards
What is social welfare?
multiple choice
Government provides assistance for individuals and families in need
In the colonial period, who was described as the unworthy poor?
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Unworthy poor were those capable of work but choose not to
What was the purpose of Almshouses in American History?
multiple choice
Provide housing for poor and disabled
What are examples of modern day Almshouses?
multiple choice
Homeless shelters
Why did the Public Assistance program not receive much support?
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It excluded too many people
What is a poverty trap?
multiple choice
A situation where efforts to escape poverty result in loss of benefits
What is social mobility?
multiple choice
Movement between social classes
What are ‘Housing First’ policies?
multiple choice
Provides housing without any pre-conditions
Why are many veterans homeless?
multiple choice
Mental health challenges
What is one key factor to household poverty?
multiple choice
Single parent households
How does geography contribute to poverty?
multiple choice
Limits access to those resources and opportunities
What role does education play in poverty?
multiple choice
Less employment opportunities and learning potential
Which health factor significantly impacts poverty rates?
multiple choice
Affordable healthcare
According to ‘The Line” documentary, what is one of the root causes of poverty?
multiple choice
Lack of access to living wage jobs
opinion
Are housing first policies the best way to deal with homelessness? Yes or no and provides reason?
written
Yes, only if governmental funding and volunteers come into play.
We discussed many factors that contribute to poverty nationwide. Pick two of the four categories discussed in class and explain how they can contribute to increased poverty. You should devote a complete paragraph to EACH category, for a total of 1 paragraphs (Household and Family Structure, Education, Health, and Geography)
written
Education is extremely important in getting a well-paying job. While for some jobs they look for experience, the base is either a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree from a college. However, without financial help, it can be hard to get either. The jobs that would allow workers with these education statuses tend to be the same as those for high school students, including fast food restaurants. These jobs ultimately only pay minimum wage, which does not pay enough to pay rent or make a living from.
