The Definition of Poverty by the UN Commission on Human

question 59

Multiple Choice

The definition of poverty by the UN Commission on Human Rights stating that it is "a human condition characterized by the sustained or chronic deprivation of the resources, capabilities, choices, security, and power necessary for the enjoyment of an adequate standard of living and other civil, cultural, economic, political, and social rights," considers poverty in terms of

• A) ethical behavior.
• B) moral standards.
• C) relative guidelines.
• D) absolute guidelines.

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Definitions:

Metatarsal Bones

The five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often achieved through reliability, validity, and competence.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object.

Message

A piece of information or communication sent from one person to another.