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Which of the following is a structural explanation for poverty?
Which of the following is a structural explanation for poverty?
- Low wages and systemic discrimination (correct)
- Self-defeating decision-making patterns
- Lack of personal responsibility
- Fatalism and rejection of societal norms
Which of these factors is emphasized by the behavioral/cultural approach to poverty?
Which of these factors is emphasized by the behavioral/cultural approach to poverty?
- Low wages due to profit motives
- Attitudes and behaviors passed through generations (correct)
- Racial and gender discrimination
- Insufficient investment in education
According to the structural approach, which factor contributes to poverty?
According to the structural approach, which factor contributes to poverty?
- Individual lack of motivation to work
- Systemic discrimination in markets and institutions (correct)
- Rejection of societal norms by the poor
- A culture of poverty passed through generations
What concept, relating to poverty, does fatalism fall under?
What concept, relating to poverty, does fatalism fall under?
What does the behavioral approach to poverty emphasize?
What does the behavioral approach to poverty emphasize?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'poverty culture' concept?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'poverty culture' concept?
Which issue is emphasized by the poor when discussing the causes of poverty?
Which issue is emphasized by the poor when discussing the causes of poverty?
What describes the idea of individuals not having a voice or influence within their society?
What describes the idea of individuals not having a voice or influence within their society?
Flashcards
Structural Approach to Poverty
Structural Approach to Poverty
Explanations of poverty that focus on systemic issues like discrimination, low wages, and lack of investment.
Behavioral/Cultural Approach to Poverty
Behavioral/Cultural Approach to Poverty
Explanations of poverty that emphasize individual attitudes, behaviors, and choices, while acknowledging structural factors.
Poverty Culture
Poverty Culture
A set of beliefs and practices passed down through generations that allegedly perpetuate poverty, characterized by fatalism, rejection of norms, and self-defeating behaviors.
Personal Responsibility (in poverty)
Personal Responsibility (in poverty)
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Lack of Resources (in poverty)
Lack of Resources (in poverty)
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Voicelessness and Powerlessness (in poverty)
Voicelessness and Powerlessness (in poverty)
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Vulnerability to Shocks (in poverty)
Vulnerability to Shocks (in poverty)
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Racial and Gender Discrimination (in poverty)
Racial and Gender Discrimination (in poverty)
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