Individual

Cards (6)

  • Blames it on the individual - they deserve to be poor because their situation is their fault
  • Seen as lazy, criminals, drunks, gamblers etc
  • Targets certain groups e.g. single mothers are irresponsible due to immoral behaviour
  • Key term: individualism
  • Is every person who is unemployed lazy?
  • With changing norms and values are lone parents irresponsible?