Poverty Answers

0 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
bourgeoisie
B
proletariat
C
social class
D
social mobility
E
poverty
F
life chances
2
Free Preview

One of the consequences of poverty is that poverty stricken people _____.

A
Are less able to enjoy society’s benefits
B
Are more likely to achieve high social status
C
Are more likely to hold white collar jobs
D
Are less likely to hold low paying jobs
3

The likelihood that individuals have of sharing in the opportunities and benefits of society is known as

A
life chances.
B
life expectancy.
C
both a and b
D
neither a nor b
4

Do age, gender, race, ethnicity or cultural background affect poverty? If so, how?

Answer not available
5

Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live. Give the reasons for shorter life expectancy of the poor.

Answer not available
6

The poverty rate for whites average 2 percentage points lower than the rate for the overall population.

A
T
B
F
7

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
bourgeoisie
B
proletariat
C
social class
D
socioeconomic status (SES)
E
social mobility
F
poverty
8

Describe the goals of the U.S. government’s “war on poverty.”

Answer not available
9

Transfer payments are used to redistribute money to various segments of society.

A
T
B
F
10

Explain how the poverty level is determined.

Answer not available

Did you find these answers helpful?