Bradys Article
According to Brady, Should we only blame individuals for poverty? why?
No. We should look at the larger systems and conditions that contribute to poverty.
What part of peoples lives did Mood & Jonsson study besides income?
Social lives, relationships, participation in society.
What is poverty?
Not having enough money or resources to meet basic needs.
Can someone who works hard still experience poverty? why or why not?
Yes. Their wages may be too low to cover basic living costs.
Does Brady encourage us to look beyond individual choices?
Yes. He emphasizes the importance of social and economic conditions.
Name one way poverty can affect friendships.
Someone might not be able to afford social activities or outings with friends.
What is social inequality?
When people have unequal access to resources and opportunities.
Name one basic need that can be difficult to afford when someone is experiencing poverty.
Food, housing, clothing, healthcare, transportation etc.
Name one larger condition that contributes to poverty.
Low wages, expensive housing, limited job opportunities
What does material depravation mean?
Not being able to afford important necessities or unexpected expenses.
What is one example of a structural factor that contributes to poverty?
Low wages, expensive housing, limited job opportunities etc.
A family has to choose between paying their electric bill and buying groceries. What does this situation show?
Poverty can force people to make difficult choices between basic needs.
True or False: Everyone has the same opportunities to escape poverty. Why or why not?
False. People have different resources, opportunities, and barriers.
How can poverty affect a persons social life?
It can make it harder to maintain relationships or participate in activities.
What does social exclusion mean?
Having difficulty participating in society or feeling left out because of your circumstances.
Two students work equally hard, but one has a computer and a quite place to study while the other does not. What does this example show?
People can have unequal resources and opportunities, even when they work equally hard.
Name one change that could help reduce poverty.
better wages, affordable housing, stronger social support systems.
Why is it important to study poverty's effects beyond money?
To be more understanding to people experiencing poverty as it can affect relationships, social activities, and mental health.
How are poverty & social inequality connected?
Poverty can limit peoples access to education, housing, and healthcare as well as relationships and social activities.
A student misses class because they cannot afford gas or bus fare. How could poverty affect their future?
Missing class could make it harder to keep up with school and graduate.