Individual Theory of Poverty

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According to the individual theory of poverty, who is considered responsible for the lack of resources?

  • The society
  • The individuals themselves (correct)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • The government

What does the individual theory of poverty suggest about competition?

  • It rewards hard work and punishes lack of effort (correct)
  • It rewards only the wealthy
  • It doesn't impact poverty
  • It encourages dependency on social welfare

Under the individual theory of poverty, what are some potential Community Development responses to help individuals in need?

  • Providing assistance and a safety net (correct)
  • Promoting competition among individuals
  • Encouraging a lack of responsibility
  • Blaming external circumstances

Which of the following is an example of a response to individual poverty as per the text?

<p>Promoting self-sufficiency through skill-building programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does competition play in the context of individual theory and reducing poverty?

<p>Rewards hard work and punishes lack of effort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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