Flashcards on Understanding Poverty and Social Policy
Understanding Poverty & Social Policy: A Student's Guide
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Poverty and Social Inclusion
13 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the general definition of poverty given here?
Answer: Lack of money and resources.
Card 2
Question: What is absolute poverty?
Answer: When basic needs are not met (food, housing).
Card 3
Question: What is relative poverty?
Answer: Having a living standard lower than most people.
Card 4
Question: What does 'reference group' mean in the context of poverty?
Answer: People compare themselves to others.
Card 5
Question: List common causes of poverty mentioned.
Answer: Unemployment, low education, low wages, family problems, health problems, social exclusion.
Card 6
Question: What are common consequences of poverty?
Answer: Poor health, stress and mental problems, low education, social exclusion, increased risk of crime.
Card 7
Question: Explain the poverty cycle described.
Answer: Poor family → low education → low income → poverty again across generations.
Card 8
Question: What is a poverty trap according to the content?
Answer: Situations preventing escape from poverty: low income with high costs, loss of benefits when working, and lack of opportunities.
Card 9
Question: Which risk groups in the Czech Republic are listed?
Answer: Single parents, large families, seniors, unemployed people, Roma minority, people with disabilities.
Card 10
Question: How can long-term poverty affect values and behavior?
Answer: It can produce a culture of poverty: focus on survival rather than the future, low trust in institutions, and a different lifestyle.