Definitions
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Define: Relative Poverty
Those who are seen as poor compared to other members of society
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Which social class does the Marxist say is the most susceptible to poverty
the lumpen proletariat
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Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be the view of a conflict theorist:
a) a culture of poverty "encourages poverty"
b) poverty is the result of individual inadequacy
c) the state has done much to eliminate poverty
d) the state must allocate resources from the wealthy to the poor
Answer : D
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Some researchers found that at least hald of the children born into disadvantaged homes do not repeat the pattern of disadvantage in the next generation. Which of the following theories does this statement challenge?
a) marxist
b) structural
c) culture of poverty
d) situational constraints
c)
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Finish the phrase from our first class on poverty:
" If you continue to give --------- --------- -- --- ------- -- --- ---- , -- --- ------- -- --- ----....."
"temporary solutions, to the poorest of the poor..."
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Define: Absolute poverty
Refers to the poor who are unable to meet basic needs (food, water, clothing, etc) for survival with their current. They are beneath the poverty line
200
What contributes to the duality of the labour market, according to the feminist perspective?
Gender inequality in society
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Which of the following accurately describes why the poverty line is employed in measuring absolute poverty?
a) it is objective
b) it is subjective
c) it emphasizes the impact of poverty
d) it emphasizes the severity of poverty
A
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Which of the following is NOT included in the feminization of poverty?
a) low fertility rates
b) high unemployment
c) wage discrimination
d) child rearing activities
A)
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This term describes households headed by women that often experience higher levels of poverty in Caribbean societies.
Female-headed / matrifocal households
300
Define : Chronic Poverty
Poverty that is characterised by its permanence or its duration ; people who remain in poverty for most if not all their lives
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Which Theorist came up with the "culture of poverty"
Oscar Lewis
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Which of the following perspectives asserts that poverty has many benefits to society
Functionalism
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Which perspective posits that governments will do little to alleviate poverty since they will act in favour of the ruling class?
Marxist
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This indicator is commonly used by governments to measure the level of poverty within a country.
the poverty line
400
What kind of poverty is this ? AND define what it is...
Seasonal Poverty - Poverty where income falls below the poverty line only during certain months of the year
400
How does the individualist view poverty (the main overarching assumption)?
Poverty is a result of the individuals own choices, and failures
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Which of the following reflects a poverty alleviation policy where there is concern for equity in accessing education, health and political rights?
a) basic needs approach
b) human rights approach
c) Foster, Greer, Thorbecke measure
d) Gender related development index
B
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Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the maintenance of the cycle of poverty ?
a) lack of a proper education
b) increased sporting facilities
c) insufficient employment opportunities
d) insufficient care and attention by parents
B
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Factors such as unemployment, low wages, limited education, and economic inequality are ------ of poverty
causes of poverty
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Define : Critical poverty
Circumstance describing people who are unable to purchase the food they need for their survival
500
Who is the main functionalist sociological thinker, who we reference on the issue of poverty (according to the powerpoint)
Herbert J Gans
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Poor people derive the least benefit from the healthcare system because of :
a) genetic factors affecting the poor
b) discrimination by the middle class
c) health-damaging lifestyles of the poor
d) technological changes in the health care system
C (*)
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Researchers contend that the behaviour of the poor is not culturally ingrained, but rather is determined by 'situational constraints'
Which of the following factors can be described as a situational constraint?
a) cultural deprivation
b) material deprivation
c) seasonal employment
d) underemployment
B (*)
500
Miss McLean, please generate a question!
all the best!