Poverty & the “Poverty Trap” May 29 SS

On your paper…write down on your paper… What I think… – What is Poverty? People who cant fulfill their basic needs (food, shelter, clothing) Rich become richer, poor become poorer Cant support their basic life with their income – Or…use MOST or ALL their income to sustain their life STANDARD of Poverty is different in different places

– How is POVERTY Caused? What makes it exist Feeling of Hunger, lack of Satisfaction can increase feeling of poverty Caused by Free Market / Free Trade Too many people in an area Cant afford basic needs…situation becomes worse – What are the negative consequences of Poverty? Poor environment – poor conditions, living Slow development and slow innovations Low / Bad Quality of Education Decrease of life expectancy Unstable society (chaos, disorder, corruption…people will do anything to survive) Characteristics of Developing countries

Side Note – SS 11 Topics 1a) Gov’t Structure 1b) Gov’t Election, Campaign, Political Ideologies 2a) Identity 2b) French & English 2c) Aboriginals 3a)WW1 3b) Post WW1 – 20s, 30s, depression, roaring 4a)WW2 4b) Cold War 4c) Globalization 5a) Population 5b) Living Standards 6) Environment

Poverty…from the movie What is Poverty… – Hunger – Sickness & Not having access or $$ to see doctor – No School – Powerless – Living 1 day at a time – Not having a choice – Not being able to pay the rent

What is “Poverty Trap” Poverty Trap – (Hunter sets a trap for an animal) – Being stuck in…and NOT BEING ABLE TO ESCAPE

Where is the STARTING LINE? If we can find a “Starting Point”…we can begin to target the best place for a solution Starting Line: – Family in Debt – Poor Nutrition & Medical Care – Baby Born to Malnutrition || – Marry Young || – Low Literacy Level