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Poverty

Historically seen as a moral failing and a reflection of divine favor; later understood as a structural issue.

Culture of Poverty

A theory suggesting that poverty is perpetuated by the values and behaviors in impoverished communities, critiqued for overlooking systemic causes.

Federal Poverty Line (FPL)

A measure used in the U.S. to define poverty based on food costs and adjusted for family size.

Absolute Poverty

A measure based on fixed income thresholds, such as living on less than $2 per day globally.

Relative Poverty

Defined in comparison to societal standards, such as earning less than 50% of median income.

Class Privilege

The advantages that come with wealth, including access to education and networking opportunities.

Concentration of Wealth

The income and wealth distribution where the top 10% control a significant portion of resources.

Disproportionate representation

The overrepresentation of certain groups in poverty statistics compared to their overall population size.

Redlining

A discriminatory practice where certain neighborhoods are denied investment, leading to lasting racial wealth gaps.

Human Capital Theory

Focuses on education and skills as a means for individuals to improve their economic status.

Structural Explanations of Poverty

Focus on systemic factors such as economic systems, discrimination, and policy failures.

Residential Segregation

The separation of different races or ethnicities into different neighborhoods, often resulting from policies like redlining.

New Deal

The U.S. welfare state expansion in the 1930s, which included programs like Social Security and unemployment insurance.

Educational Achievement Gap

The disparity in academic performance between different socioeconomic groups, often influenced by funding and systemic biases.

Welfare State

A government system that provides social services and financial assistance to those in need, originally developed during the New Deal era.

Economic Systems

Structures that influence the production and distribution of resources, playing a key role in poverty outcomes.

Systemic Racism

Long-standing policies and practices that perpetuate racial disparities in socioeconomic status.

Social & Cultural Capital

Access to networks and societal norms that provide individuals with advantages in achieving success.

Poverty Measurement Limitations

The Federal Poverty Line fails to account for geographic differences and modern living expenses.

Trends in Poverty

Shifts in poverty statistics over time, showing disparities across race, education, and citizenship.

Exploitation of the Global South

A concept highlighted in the film 'End of Poverty,' illustrating how wealthier nations impact poverty in poorer nations.