Practice Poverty As Seen By Social Scientists (3.3)

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Question 1.
What is social exclusion?
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Think about how social factors limit people's access.
Question 2.
Define vulnerability in the context of poverty.
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Consider which community faces more risks.
3Question 3.
What is the main focus of vulnerability in poverty studies?
- Income levels
- Health access
- Risk of falling into poverty
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Think about threats to maintaining poverty.
4Question 4.
True or False: The poverty line is a fixed measure that does not change over time.
- True
- False
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Requirements for living vary with time.
Question 5.
Analyze how social exclusion in your community affects the wellbeing of certain groups. What factors contribute to their exclusion?
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Reflect on local issues or you’ve seen around.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities. How can governments provide support to mitigate these risks?
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Consider what's been effective in past incidents.

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