Poverty: Myths, Stereotypes, and Reality

Myth or Fact? Most people in poverty are unemployed.

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact? If someone works hard enough, they can always overcome poverty.

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact? People in poverty are primarily responsible for their own situation.

• Myth

• Fact

Which of the following is a common misconception about people living in poverty?

• They're lazy.

• They don't value education.

• They spend their money irresponsibly.

• All of the above.

Myth or Fact? Developing countries are solely responsible for their state of poverty.

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact? All people in poverty need is money.

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact? Most of the world's poor people live in Africa.

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact? Government welfare programs only encourage people to become lazy and dependent.

• Myth

• Fact

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for global poverty?

• Lack of motivation.

• Systemic inequality.

• Lack of access to education.

• Discrimination and social inequality.