This document discusses different perspectives on the causes of poverty in Cambodia. It covers the functionalist perspective, which views poverty as serving important social functions, and the conflict perspective, which sees poverty as resulting from economic and social inequality. It also discusses the international perspective and how cultural factors may contribute to poverty. The conclusion calls for improving education, employment opportunities, income support programs, and collective action to address poverty in Cambodia.

1. Culture assignment Topic:
CAUSES OF POVERTY
NATION RELIGIOUS KING
CAMBODIA INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION INSTITUE
Submitted to: lec. DOS Sokreth
( culture studies )
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Submitted by: Group 9, Room C 101 ( Sat-Sun )
Mr. VOENG Sovandara
Mr. SUONG Chanphireak
Mr. TANN Chhen Y
Ms. PHENG Savin
Ms. PHENG Savan
Ms. CHHURN Sreyleab
Ms. LONG Sreymich
Ms. EAT Sinat
Ms. CHENG Kosal
Batch VII, Group 09 Semester II Year III
Academic Year
2015-2016

2. I. Introduction
II.The functionalist of perspective
III.The conflict perspective
IV.Future perspective
V.Conclusion
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3. I. Introduction
 Overview of poverty
 Types of poverty
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4. There are three perspective
of poverty
 The Functionalists of Perspective
 The Conflict Perspective
 The International Perspective and
Cultural Analysis
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5. I. The Functionalists of Perspective
1. The stratification system functionalists
2. The Economy According
3. The Functions of Poverty According
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7. 3. The Function of poverty According
 The existence of poverty ensures
Poverty subsidizes many of the
activities of the more affluent
 Poverty creates jobs for all those
people who serve the poor,
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9. 3. The Function of poverty According
Poverty creates a market for inferior
good and services
The poor help to support and symbolize
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10. POVERTY
FAMILY IN
SRENG
MEANCHEY
KHAN ON
WATSE PILL
Lacking of
education or
low education
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11. III. The conflict perspective
 Most conflict views of poverty derive at
least in part from the view of Karl Marx
growing up poor has devastating consequences
for children in terms of academic success,
emotional distress, cognitive development, and
physical health all making upward social
mobility for poor children a difficult challenge
 From the conflict perspective, issues of poverty
and inequality
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12. VI. The International Perspective
and Cultural Analysis
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• The functionalist and conflict perspectives
focus on the role of social and economic
structures in creating poverty.
• Cultural analysis has been criticized because
it seems to “blame the victim”
• A second criticism of the culture of poverty
thesis is that research suggests

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14. VII.Future Prospects
A. Full employment
B. Education, Training, and Jobs
C. Income Maintenance program
D. Collective Action
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15. High
Education
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Good
income

16. III. CONCLUSION
 Poverty is more common among some racial
and ethnic minorities, among children,
among female-headed households, and
among central-city and rural dwellers.
We should improve human resource and
stable politic in the country.
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17. Referents:
 culture book, year 3, semester 2
www.ruralpovertyportal.org/country/home/tags/cambodia
 www.canstockphoto.com/images-
photos/poor.html
 Slide share…..
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