Wealth And Poverty

Question 1

Average full time salary

Answer 1

£26,500

Question 2

Poverty trap

Answer 2

An increase in income leads to loss of benefits- the household are no better off financially

Question 3

Effects of poverty on children

Answer 3

3.6 million living in poverty today

Growing up in poverty can change child’s development

Question 4

How poverty effects education

Answer 4

Poor children lag at all stages
Come to school hungry and tired
Less confidence

Question 5

Poverty for ethnic minorities

Answer 5

More likely to live in low income household

Less likely to enter employment and are paid less

Question 6

Christian teachings

Answer 6

Parable of the talents
No one can serve two masters
Love your neighbour

Question 7

Other beliefs

Answer 7

Hindus believe money should be wasn’t honestly

Question 8

How can poverty be overcome

Answer 8

Counselling (eg CAP- Christian debt counselling charity)—improve spending, help you with paper work
Education/training (princes trust)—
For the unemployed 16-25 year olds. Gives work experience and opportunity etc

Question 9

Charities and organisations overcoming poverty

Answer 9

CPAG- Child poverty action group. Raise awareness, provide support and produce benefits
The Salvation Army— innovative employment projects, provide short term work experience

Question 10

Minimum wage

Answer 10

£6.31