Social Issues: Poverty and Welfare

What are the main causes of poverty in society?

• Main causes of poverty include lack of education, unemployment, economic inequality, poor health, and systemic discrimination.

• Excessive government spending

• High levels of savings

• Overpopulation in urban areas

How does poverty affect access to education?

• Poverty increases access to education by providing more funding for schools.

• Poverty improves educational outcomes by encouraging community support for schools.

• Poverty negatively impacts access to education by creating financial barriers, increasing the need for child labor, and resulting in under-resourced schools.

• Poverty has no effect on education access as all children can attend school.

What role does government play in alleviating poverty?

• The government increases poverty by cutting social programs.

• The government has no impact on poverty levels.

• The government only focuses on foreign aid to alleviate poverty.

• The government alleviates poverty by implementing social programs, providing education, ensuring healthcare access, and promoting job growth.

Discuss the relationship between poverty and health outcomes.

• Higher income leads to worse health outcomes.

• Health outcomes are solely determined by genetics.

• Poverty negatively affects health outcomes, leading to higher disease rates and lower life expectancy.

• Poverty has no impact on health outcomes.

What are some effective strategies to reduce poverty?

• Reduce healthcare funding

• Increase taxes on the poor

• Limit access to education

• Improve education, create jobs, implement social safety nets, promote healthcare access, and encourage financial literacy.

How does social inequality contribute to poverty levels?

• Social inequality contributes to poverty levels by limiting access to resources and opportunities for marginalized groups.

• Social inequality has no effect on poverty levels.

• Poverty levels are solely determined by individual choices.

• Social inequality improves access to resources for all groups.

What is the impact of unemployment on poverty rates?

• Unemployment has no effect on poverty rates.

• Unemployment only affects urban areas' poverty rates.

• Unemployment decreases poverty rates.

• Unemployment increases poverty rates.

How do cultural factors influence perceptions of poverty?

• Cultural factors influence perceptions of poverty by shaping definitions, attitudes, and support systems related to wealth and social responsibility.

• Economic status is the only factor influencing poverty views.

• Cultural factors have no impact on poverty perceptions.

• Cultural factors only affect perceptions of wealth, not poverty.

What are the differences between absolute and relative poverty?

• Absolute poverty is a lack of basic necessities, while relative poverty is a lack of resources compared to others in society.

• Absolute poverty is only about income levels.

• Relative poverty is the same as absolute poverty.

• Absolute poverty is a temporary condition that affects everyone.

How can community programs help improve welfare for the poor?

• Community programs improve welfare for the poor by providing essential services, fostering social connections, and advocating for policy changes.

• Community programs only provide financial aid to the poor.

• Community programs focus solely on entertainment activities.

• Community programs are primarily designed for wealthy individuals.