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How many B's are there? What are they?
3 B's: Being, Belonging and Becoming
What are children in poverty more susceptible to having?
Emotional/behavioral, educational and social problems
What do families in poverty suffer from as the result of material and social shortage?
Parenting difficulties and mental distress.
How would you describe the perception of meaninglessness?
The inability to partake in recreational activities/having no sense of control over difficult situations.
What countries have the lowest poverty and highest quality of life?
Sweden and Denmark
What are the common features of high-crime neighbourhoods in Canada?
High poverty rate and low household income.
How would you describe the Belonging model?
Canadian’s sense of being involved in the aspects of their nation, province and communities.
What do policy makers commonly assume of people living in poverty?
The blame is on the parents for their inability to provide for their children.
What does spending a large portion of their income on rent lead to?
Financial stress and increased risk of poverty/homelessness.
How do countries like Sweden and Denmark maintain high quality of life with lower poverty rate?
By investing in social programs, childcare and public benefits.
What are some factors (also a part of the Belonging model) that people in poverty need but have shortage/inability to afford?
Core housing need, food insecurity, supportive programs.
What's the reason Norway has one of the best quality of life?
How does the opportunity structure shape family/children's growth?
Surrounded by opportunities and the right resources, people become successful. Those in poverty may lack both; their potentials are tampered with and it becomes a cycle.
What are the 3 types of food insecurity? What's(re) the type(s) of food insecurity that ¼ of Canadians in lowest income quintile experiences?
Marginal, moderate, severe.
- Moderate to severe.