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• Poverty


  State in which resources, usually material but sometimes cultural, are lacking
• Relative Poverty


  The lack of resources of some people relative to those who have more
• Absolute Poverty


  Refers to a lack of resources that is life threatening
• Social Capital


  Features of social organizations such as networks, norms, trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit
• Symbolic Capital


  Resources available to an individual on the basis of honor, prestige or recognition
• Political Capital


  Goodwill that politician policy can build up with the public through the pursuit of popular policies
• Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601

  • The impotent poor (people who can't work) were to be cared for in an almshouse or a poorhouse
  • The law offered relief to people who were unable to work: mainly those who were "lame, impotent, old, blind"
  • The able-bodied poor were to be set to work in a house of industry. Materials were to be provided for the poor to be set to work
  • The idle poor and vagrants were to be sent to a house of correction or even prison
  • Pauper children would become apprentices
• Welfare


  • Statutory procedure or social effort designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people in need
  • Can be broadly defined as a government program, funded by taxpayers, that provides financial aid to individuals or groups which cannot support themselves
• Arguments in Favor of Welfare

  • High Need Among its People
  • Helps Children
  • Reduce Crime
  • Social Good
• Arguments Against Welfare


  • Too Much Taxation
  • Creation of Dependency
  • Too Expensive to Maintain
  • Fraud
  • Helping Those Who Don't Deserve It
• Poverty


  • The state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possession
  • Said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs
• Hunger


  A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat
• The Great Reset


  Proposal to rebuild the economy sustainably following the devastating impact left by the coronavirus pandemic
• Global Millennium Plan


  • The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are 8 goals that UN member states have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2015
  • The United Nations Millennium declaration, signed in September 2000, commits world leaders to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women
  • The MDGs are derived from this declaration. each mdg has targets set for 2015 and indicators to monitor progress from 1990 levels
• The 8 Millennium Development Goals

  • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  • Achieve universal primary education
  • Promote gender equality and empower women
  • Reduce child mortality
  • Improve maternal health
  • Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
  • Ensure environmental sustainability
  • Develop a global partnership for development
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) - 17 Life Changing Goals, Outlined by the UN in 2015


  • Nearly all the countries in the world have promised to improve the planet and the lives of its citizens by 2030
  • No Poverty - To end poverty, everyone should have basic healthcare, security and education
  • Zero Hunger - Globally, one in nine people are undernourished. This goal aims to end hunger
  • Good Health and Well-Being - Ensuring people live healthy lives can cut child mortality and raise life expectancy
  • Quality Education - The UN wants everyone to have access to inclusive, equitable quality education
  • Gender Equality - Gender Equality is a human right, and is vital for a peaceful prosperous world
  • Clean Water and Sanitation - Clean water protects people from disease, yet 3 in 10 people lack access to it
  • Affordable and Clean Energy - Targets for 2030 include using more renewable and affordable energy
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth - The aim is for sustainable economic growth and decent employment for all
  • Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Involves building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation
  • Reduced Inequalities - The poorest 40% of the population should be able to grow their income faster than average
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities - The UN wants to increase affordable housing and make settlements inclusive, safe, and sustainable
  • Responsible Consumption and Production - This goal aims to foster eco-friendly production, reduce waste, and boost recycling
  • Climate Action - Urgent action is needed, by regulating emissions and promoting renewable energy
  • Life Below Water - The aim is to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources
  • Life on Land - To stop degradation, we must preserve forest, desert, and mountain ecosystems
  • Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - The aim is inclusive societies with strong institutions that provide justice for all
  • Partnerships for the Goals - If all the countries are to achieve the goals, international cooperation is vital