About Poverty
What Is the definition of Poverty?
The State of being extremely poor.
How many Types of Poverty are there?
six.
T or F
"Most poor people tend to abuse drugs and alcohol"
False
what percentage of America is considered poor?
12.3% ( 1/8 Americans)
a common symptom of poverty is______
Homelessness
What are some effects to being under the poverty line?
Stress, poor living conditions, tension, also poor health
Which is worse Absolute Poverty or Relative Poverty?
Absolute Poverty.
T or F
Poverty is NOT a minority issue.
True
When did Americas economy begin to deteriorate?
In the 1970s.
The number one way to cut poverty is to ____
Create more jobs.
What age group has the highest amount of people in poverty?
children 18 and under.
which style of poverty means you surpassed the poverty line because of a specific devastation.
Situational
T or F
All Poor people are lazy and have terrible work ethic.
False
why is a top cause for poverty in the U.S?
Hard to find a job, Poor education, or even Limited capacity in the government.
Nearly __________ people die because of hunger related diseases
15-20 million.
Name one of the five illnesses that poverty can cause?
Tuberculosis,Malaria , HIV/AIDS , Depression, or Capability Deprivation
Which form of poverty is "a family having lived in poverty for at least two generations."
Generational Poverty.
T or F
Poor parents do NOT care about their childrens education because they cant afford it.
False
What ethnicity in America has the highest poverty rate?
Native Americans (25.4%)
Around _____ live in poverty
800,000
Around how many children are homeless/poor?
1.6 Million
Name all six forms of poverty
Situational, Generational, Absolute, Relative, Urban, and Rural
T or F
Crime and Violence ratings decrease when the poverty rating is high.
False
which state has the Highest poverty rate?
Mississippi (19.7%)
in 2017 nearly _____ people in America lived in poverty
39.7 million