Poverty Line Crises
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This document discusses poverty, including its definition, causes, effects, and measures to address it. Poverty is defined as the inability to meet basic needs and standards of living. Key causes discussed include a nation's history of colonialism or conflict, inequality, debt, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Effects of poverty examined are malnutrition, poor health, lack of education, weak economies, and social issues. The document also compares poverty rates and definitions in India, China, Australia, USA, and California. Suggested remedies include job creation, education, healthcare access, gender equality, and improving sanitation and nutrition.
Poverty Line Crises
- 1. Done By : Aryan Class : X B
- 2. IndexWhat is Poverty ? What is Poverty Line ? Causes of poverty Effects of Poverty Comparison of Poverty among 5 Countries Remedial Measures
- 3. What is poverty? Poverty is perceived in various ways
- 4. 4 Definition of Poverty 1. In general, it is the inability of people to meet economic, social and other standards of well-being. 2. Unacceptable human deprivation in terms of economic opportunity, education, health and nutrition, as well as lack of empowerment and security.
- 5. •Remarkable progress in economic development and well- being has been accomplished in developing countries over the past half century. •But poverty continues to be pervasive, difficult to deal with – and indefensible.
- 6. Interactive dimensions of poverty and well-being PROTECTIVE Security Vulnerability ECONOMICS Consumption Income Assets POLITICAL Rights Influence Feedom HUMAN Health, Education, Nutrition. SOCIO- CULTURAL Status, Diginity. GENDER ENVIRONMENT
- 7. Poverty Line is the estimated minimum level of income needed to secure the necessities of life.
- 8. Hunger Disease Lack of education Fewer job opportunities Can’t Work Poverty
- 9. 1) History Many of the poorest nations in the world were former colonies, slave-exporting areas and territories from which resources had been systematically extracted for the benefit of colonizing countries. 2) Discrimination and social inequality Poverty and inequality are two different things, but inequality can feed widespread poverty by barring groups with lower social status from accessing the tools and resources to support themselves.
- 10. 3) National Debt Many poor countries carry significant debt loads due to loans from wealthier nations and international financial institutions. Poorer nations pay an average of $2.30 in debt service for every $1 received in grant aid. 4) War & political instability Both of these factors have often been tied to histories of colonialism, but whatever the causes of war and political upheaval, it is clear that safety, stability and security are essential for subsistence and, beyond that, economic prosperity and growth.
- 11. 5) Vulnerability to natural disasters In regions of the world that are already less wealthy, recurrent or occasional catastrophic natural disasters can pose a significant obstacle to eradicating poverty.
- 12. 1) Malnutrition This is especially seen in children of poor families. People living in poverty rarely have access to highly nutritious foods. Even if they have access to these foods, it is unlikely that they are able to purchase them.
- 13. 2) Health This includes things from diseases to life expectancy to medicine. Diseases are very common in people living in poverty because they lack the resources to maintain a healthy living environment. 3) Education Many people living in poverty are unable to attend school from a very early age. Families may not be able to afford the necessary clothing or school supplies. Others may not have a way for their children to get to school.
- 14. 4) Economy Mainly, the number of people living in poverty influences employment rates heavily. Without an education, people are unlikely to find a paying job. Unemployment hinders a country from developing into a strong economic system. 5) Society Many people living in poverty are homeless, which puts them on the streets. There also seems to be a connection between poverty and crime. When people are unemployed and homeless, social unrest may take over and lead to increases in crime. When people have nothing and no money to buy necessities, they may be forced to turn to theft in order to survive.
- 15. Remedial Measures 1. Generating more employment 2. Raising the level of minimum education 3. Access to Health Care is essential 4. Economic Security 5. Educate individuals on how money works in society 6. Educate Women 7. Equality of Gender 8. Transparency in Government Spending 9. Cancelling National Debt 10. Access to clean water & Sanitation 11. Nutrition, Especially in Infants
- 18. India China Australia USA California Poverty Rate (%) 23.6 6.5 13.3 14.5 16.4 Number Of Poor People (Millions ) 276 million 82 million 45 millions 2.990, 300 ----NA---- Poverty Line Income $1.25 $1.90 $22,162 $400 $22,811
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