Poverty is a multi-faceted concept that can be defined in various ways
Course code:DVA 1501
Assignment number:04
Title: Poverty is a multi-faceted concept that can be defined in various ways. Write an essay in which you outline the concept as well as distinguish between absolute and relative poverty. In your discussion provide relevant examples to illustrate your understanding. Discuss any three causes of poverty in Third World countries using concrete examples.
Table of content
1. Introduction………………………………………………………. 1
2.Definition of Poverty……………………………………………... 1
3.Definition of Absolute and Relative Poverty…………………. 2
4.Factors that causes poverty in Third World countries……… 2
5Conclusion………………………………………………………….... 3
6.References…………………………………………………………… 4
1 Introduction
This assignment will discuss on poverty related issues. Poverty is a serious issue that has affected the Third World countries. Third World countries are poor countries. Definition of Absolute and Relative poverty will be discussed in this assignment. Poverty is caused by a complete lack of employment, lack of income, lack of health and poor education. Poverty can be viewed in Absolute and Relative terms. Absolute poverty refers to subsistence below minimum socially acceptable living conditions according to (Philip 2004:7),a situation whereby people do not have food to eat and shelter to stay. and relative poverty is a state where two elements of a society are compared, societies in relative poverty have income but it is regarded to be below the s income level. It is not different form absolute poverty because relative poverty compares the communities it is poverty within a country, whereas absolute poverty compares families. There are factors that can cause poverty in the Third World such as economic, social, and political factors.
2 Definition of Poverty
Poverty does not have one clear definition, it is a complicated , multi-faceted concept. Various meanings can be ascribed to it. Poverty is the state of being extremely poor. The state of
Assignment number:04
Title: Poverty is a multi-faceted concept that can be defined in various ways. Write an essay in which you outline the concept as well as distinguish between absolute and relative poverty. In your discussion provide relevant examples to illustrate your understanding. Discuss any three causes of poverty in Third World countries using concrete examples.
Table of content
1. Introduction………………………………………………………. 1
2.Definition of Poverty……………………………………………... 1
3.Definition of Absolute and Relative Poverty…………………. 2
4.Factors that causes poverty in Third World countries……… 2
5Conclusion………………………………………………………….... 3
6.References…………………………………………………………… 4
1 Introduction
This assignment will discuss on poverty related issues. Poverty is a serious issue that has affected the Third World countries. Third World countries are poor countries. Definition of Absolute and Relative poverty will be discussed in this assignment. Poverty is caused by a complete lack of employment, lack of income, lack of health and poor education. Poverty can be viewed in Absolute and Relative terms. Absolute poverty refers to subsistence below minimum socially acceptable living conditions according to (Philip 2004:7),a situation whereby people do not have food to eat and shelter to stay. and relative poverty is a state where two elements of a society are compared, societies in relative poverty have income but it is regarded to be below the s income level. It is not different form absolute poverty because relative poverty compares the communities it is poverty within a country, whereas absolute poverty compares families. There are factors that can cause poverty in the Third World such as economic, social, and political factors.
2 Definition of Poverty
Poverty does not have one clear definition, it is a complicated , multi-faceted concept. Various meanings can be ascribed to it. Poverty is the state of being extremely poor. The state of
References: Arnold, T. Borg, B. Bowden, R. Cremin, P. & Daly, T. 2013. 80:20 Development in an Unequal World. Ireland: 80:20 Educating and Acting For a Better World. Philip 2004:7 Vulnerability and Poverty: What are the causes and how are they related