1.7.2 The problem of poverty

• What is absolute poverty measured by?

  Fixed income threshold
• Match the type of poverty with its focus:

  Absolute Poverty ↔️ Meeting basic needs

  Relative Poverty ↔️ Standard of living comparison
• Relative poverty is linked to higher stress levels and mental health issues.

  True
• Relative poverty can lead to feelings of resentment and social exclusion
• What are the two main ways to measure poverty?

  Absolute and relative
• Discrimination can trap certain groups in poverty by restricting their access to education and jobs.

  True
• What does the term 'poverty' refer to?

  Lack of basic necessities
• Match the type of poverty with its focus:

  Absolute poverty ↔️ Meeting basic needs

  Relative poverty ↔️ Standard of living compared to others
• Order the areas of society negatively impacted by poverty:

  1️⃣ Health

  2️⃣ Education

  3️⃣ Crime
• Desperation and social exclusion can drive individuals to engage in criminal activities
• Discrimination can restrict access to jobs and education, trapping individuals in poverty


  True
• What is one social consequence of high income inequality?

  Social unrest
• The minimum wage aims to ensure that low-income individuals earn a livable wage
• The minimum wage ensures low-income individuals earn a livable wage
• The minimum wage aims to lift people out of absolute poverty.

  True
• What type of approach does the minimum wage use to reduce poverty?

  Legally mandated hourly pay rate
• Minimum wage and social welfare programs address poverty from the same angle.

  False
• What is one way NGOs provide direct assistance to impoverished communities?

  Providing food and shelter
• NGOs are often more flexible than government programs in addressing poverty.


  True
• Relative poverty is measured as a percentage of the median income
• What is one impact of poverty on health?

  Higher rates of chronic illnesses
• Why does unemployment contribute to poverty?

  Loss of stable income
• Addressing poverty requires policies that combat discrimination.


  True
• High unemployment rates, especially in disadvantaged areas, leave many people without a stable source of income
• Income inequality refers to the unequal distribution of income within a population
• Social unrest can arise from perceived unfairness and lack of opportunity due to income inequality.

  True
• What is one health-related consequence of income inequality?

  Poorer health outcomes
• What is the purpose of a minimum wage policy?

  Ensure a livable income
• Minimum wage and social welfare programs address poverty from the same angle.

  False
• Poverty refers to the lack of access to basic necessities required for a minimum standard of living
• Relative poverty is measured as a percentage of the median income.

  True
• Absolute poverty leads to poorer health outcomes due to lack of access to adequate nutrition and healthcare
• What is one consequence of poverty on education?

  Limited educational resources
• Individuals in absolute poverty may turn to criminal activities to meet basic needs.


  True
• High unemployment rates can lead to poverty because people lack a stable source of income
• Why does lack of education contribute to poverty?

  Fewer job opportunities
• Relative poverty is typically measured as a percentage of the median
• Poverty often leads to higher dropout rates and lower educational attainment
• Poverty can lead to higher rates of chronic illnesses due to lack of healthcare


  True
• What is one of the primary causes of poverty related to education?

  Lack of quality education