Understanding Poverty and Gender Inequality

These flashcards cover key concepts related to poverty and gender inequality discussed in the lecture.

Poverty

The state of being extremely poor, lacking financial resources necessary for a basic standard of living.

Deferred Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Horatio Alger Myth

The belief that due to limitless possibilities in America, anyone can get ahead through hard work, which often overlooks structural inequalities.

Gender Pay Gap

The average difference in pay between men and women, with women typically earning less than men for the same work.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier preventing women and minorities from advancing in their careers to upper management or leadership positions.

Single Mothers

Women who raise children without the presence of a partner, often facing higher rates of poverty.

Social Structure

The complex framework of social institutions and social practices that make up a society and organize social life.

Children of Poverty

Children who grow up in impoverished conditions, often facing numerous socio-economic disadvantages.

Implicit Bias

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, particularly regarding race, gender, or age.