6.3.1 Poverty and Inequality

• La pauvreté en France se définit comme le manque de ressources nécessaires pour satisfaire les besoins fondamentaux
• Les inégalités en France sont uniquement économiques.

  False
• Associez les besoins fondamentaux aux ressources nécessaires:

  Logement ↔️ Location abordable

  Nourriture ↔️ Repas nutritifs

  Vêtements ↔️ Vêtements adaptés

  Accès aux soins ↔️ Services médicaux
• Comment est souvent calculé le seuil de pauvreté en France ?

  60% du revenu médian
• Les inégalités sociales en France se manifestent par des différences d'accès à l'éducation
• Les inégalités territoriales en France concernent les disparités entre les régions.
• Classez les causes de la pauvreté et de l'inégalité en France:

  1️⃣ Chômage et précarité de l'emploi

  2️⃣ Inégalités salariales et de richesse

  3️⃣ Discrimination sociale et géographique

  4️⃣ Accès inégal à l'éducation et aux services sociaux
• Les discriminations sociales limitent l'accès à l'emploi et aux services
• Quel est l'un des principaux impacts de la pauvreté et de l'inégalité sur la cohésion sociale en France ?

  Diminution de la cohésion
• La pauvreté en France favorise la croissance économique.

  False
• La pauvreté et l'inégalité entraînent des problèmes de santé liés à un accès insuffisant aux soins
• Quel est l'impact de la pauvreté sur la cohésion sociale en France ?

  Diminution de la cohésion
• La pauvreté limite la consommation et l'investissement, ce qui freine la croissance
• Poverty and inequality lead to social unrest and decreased social cohesion
• Poor health outcomes are a consequence of inadequate access to healthcare and nutrition
• Match the consequence of poverty with its description and impact:

  Social Unrest ↔️ Increased tensions due to inequality ||| Decreased social cohesion

  Economic Impact ↔️ Reduced consumer spending ||| Negative economic growth

  Health Outcomes ↔️ Poor access to healthcare ||| Increased health issues
• The consequences of poverty and inequality are linked to their causes, such as discrimination, unemployment, and unequal access to education
• What does the French term 'pauvreté' refer to?

  Lack of necessary resources
• The poverty threshold in France is commonly calculated at 60% of the median income.
• 'Inégalités' refers to disparities in income, wealth, and opportunities
• How is poverty defined in France according to the text?

  Lack of necessary resources
• Match the cause of poverty with its description:

  Le chômage et la précarité de l'emploi ↔️ Prevent many from achieving stable income

  Les inégalités salariales et de richesse ↔️ Create significant gaps between high and low incomes

  La discrimination sociale et géographique ↔️ Limits access to employment and services

  L'accès inégal à l'éducation et aux services sociaux ↔️ Perpetuates inequalities
• Unemployment and job insecurity prevent many people from achieving a stable income
• Unequal access to education and social services perpetuates inequalities in France.
• Poverty and inequality lead to social unrest and decreased social cohesion
• Poverty has a positive impact on economic growth by encouraging investment.

  False
• Inadequate access to healthcare and nutrition results in poor health outcomes
• Social unrest reduces social cohesion
• Order the consequences of poverty and inequality on French society:

  1️⃣ Social unrest and decreased social cohesion

  2️⃣ Negative impacts on economic growth

  3️⃣ Poor health outcomes
• Poverty limits consumer spending and investment, negatively affecting economic growth.
• What is the negative economic impact of reduced consumer spending due to poverty?

  Negative economic growth
• Poor access to healthcare results in increased health issues
• Match the consequence of poverty and inequality with its impact:

  Economic Impact ↔️ Reduced consumer spending

  Health Outcomes ↔️ Poor access to healthcare
• The RSA provides a basic income to those with insufficient resources
• The SMIC sets a floor for hourly wages, impacting low-income workers.
• What type of taxation aims to redistribute wealth by increasing taxes on higher incomes?

  Progressive taxation
• Order the French policies and programs aimed at alleviating poverty and inequality:

  1️⃣ RSA

  2️⃣ Minimum wage

  3️⃣ Progressive taxation

  4️⃣ Education and training

  5️⃣ Social services
• Match the initiative with its impact on poverty and inequality:

  RSA ↔️ Reduces poverty by providing financial aid

  Minimum Wage ↔️ Increases income for low-wage workers

  Progressive Tax ↔️ Redistributes wealth, narrowing income inequality
• Social justice addresses poverty by focusing on fairness, equity, and the equitable distribution of resources
• Equality in social justice ensures everyone has the same rights and opportunities.