Poverty: Definitions, Causes, & Solutions - Student Guide
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Question: What is the general definition of poverty given here?
Answer: Lack of money and resources.
Question: What is absolute poverty?
Answer: A situation where basic needs are not met (food, housing).
Question: What is relative poverty?
Answer: Having a living standard lower than most people.
Question: What does 'reference group' mean in the context of poverty?
Answer: People compare themselves to others.
Question: List common causes of poverty from the content.
Answer: Unemployment, low education, low wages, family problems, health problems, social exclusion.
Question: What are key consequences of poverty?
Answer: Poor health, stress and mental problems, low education, social exclusion, increased risk of crime.
Question: Explain the poverty cycle described in the content.
Answer: Poverty repeats across generations: poor family → low education → low income → poverty again.
Question: What is a poverty trap according to the content?
Answer: A situation in which people cannot escape poverty because of low income with high costs, loss of benefits when working, and lack of opportunities.
Question: Name the risk groups for poverty listed for the Czech Republic.
Answer: Single parents, large families, seniors, unemployed people, Roma minority, people with disabilities.
Question: What is meant by 'culture of poverty' in the presentation?
Answer: Long-term poverty can affect values, leading to a focus on survival rather than the future, low trust in institutions, and a different lifestyle.