Poverty Can Be Defined in Either Relative or Absolute Terms

question 98

Multiple Choice

Poverty can be defined in either relative or absolute terms. How is poverty defined according to absolute deprivation?

• A) by considering access to food, shelter, clothing, and medical care
• B) by comparing the poor with more affluent members of society
• C) by asking which groups within a society have power and prestige
• D) by comparing the poor with the poor of other historical periods

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Definitions:

Nonwhite Representatives

Individuals in positions of authority or governance who identify with racial or ethnic groups other than white, reflecting diversity in representation.

Nonwhite Citizens

Individuals who are citizens of a country but do not identify as or are not classified as white.

Hispanic Voters

Individuals of Hispanic or Latino descent who participate in the electoral process, contributing to political decision-making and representation.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, which can impact socio-economic, environmental, and political aspects of a society.