Vocab

A system where wealthy and property are privately held and profit is the goal rather than providing for collective needs

policies and mechanisms that aim to reduce economic inequality

When the accepted ways of doing things and the structure of society disadvantage the poor

The condition of being deprived in comparison to others in society

The absence of the basics like food, shelter, clothing, and health care

government or societal interventions, such as social programs and policies, aimed at reducing poverty

multidisciplinary field that examines the relationship between politics, economics, and public policy

a condition characterized by a lack of material wealth, resources, and income

Individuals who don't have the basic necessities that others have and who do not have the resources to obtain them

the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and wealth among individuals or groups within a society.

a belief or expectation that influences a person's behavior in a way that causes the belief or expectation to come true.

posits that poverty results from individual shortcomings or deficiencies, such as lack of education, skills, or effort

Women are more likely to be poor than men

Gives tax cuts and other benefits to big businesses and rich individuals

argues that the poor group's culture is deficient in some way