The document discusses poverty, including its definition, types (absolute and relative), characteristics, causes, effects, and impacts on society. It notes that poverty means a lack of basic needs and opportunities according to the UN. There are also discussions of determining the poverty line, characteristics of those in poverty such as living in rural areas and relying on agriculture, and some measures that can be taken to reduce poverty such as increasing access to education, healthcare, and economic security.

1. POVERTY

2. Poverty
According to UN, “Fundamentally, poverty is a denial of
choices and opportunities, a violation of human dignity. It
means lack of basic capacity to participate effectively in
society. It is also not having enough to feed and clothe a
family, not having a school or clinic to go to, not having the
land on which to grow one’s food or a job to earn one’s
living, not having access to credit. Further, it demonstrates
insecurity, powerlessness and exclusion of individuals,
households and communities, susceptibility to violence, and
it often implies living on marginal or fragile environments,
without access to clean water or sanitation.”

3. Poverty Line
The poverty threshold or poverty line is the minimum
level of income deemed adequate in a given country. In
practice, like the definition of poverty, the official or
common understanding of the poverty line is
significantly higher in developed countries than in
developing countries.
Determining the poverty line is usually done by finding
the total cost of all the essential resources that an
average human adult consumes in one year. The largest
of these expenses is typically the rent required to live
in an apartment, so historically, economists have paid
particular attention to the real estate market and
housing prices as a strong poverty line affecter.

4. Absolute Poverty
2 TYPES OF POVERTY
Relative Poverty
It refers to the state of severe
deprivation of basic human
needs. It also refers to the
measure of poverty, keeping
in view the per capita intake
of calories and minimum level
of consumption. (per capita
income: National income/
Population).
The economic conditions of
different regions or countries
is compared. Also, it is defined
contextually as Economic
inequality in location or
society in which people live.
The capita income and the
national income are the two
indicators of relative poverty.

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF
POVERTY
1.Most of them are living in rural areas
2.Their family size is bigger than the average
3.Their main source of income is agricultural sector
4.Lack of resources
5.Low quality of human resource
6.Low income
7.Most of income is used for basic needs
8.Tend to have food insecurity

6. CAUSES OF POVERTY
• Lack of education
• Large Scale Import
• Division of Agricultural land
• Moral Culture
• Government Policies
• Corruption
• Privatization
• Overpopulation
• Unemployment
• Law and Order
• Increase in Utility Charges
• Inflation
• Imposition of Taxes
• Law and Order
• Increase in Utility Charges
• Inflation
• Imposition of Taxes
• Non-Productive Expenditures
• Low Living Standard
• Landlordism
• Nepotism
• Backward Infrastructure

7. EFFECTS OF
POVERTY
• Child labor
• Crimes and violence
• Health Problems
• From a moral and religious values
• Homelessness
• Shorter lives
• Children antisocial behavior
• Hunger

8. IMPACTS OF POVERTY
ON SOCIETY
The struggle with global poverty affects millions of
people every day. Those living in poor conditions
face emotional and physical stresses that impact
the entire family and community. Those affected
have fewer resources and opportunities to benefit
from educational opportunities, social services, and
employment opportunities.
Poverty is such a far-reaching problem that it’s
numerous impacts on every aspect of our lives,
from the environment to education.

9. • Food insecurity
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Poor Health
• Mental Health challenges
• Impossible Educational Attainment
• Transportation
• Classroom Environment
• Anti-Social Behavior
• Violence
• Powerless Victims
• Homelessness
• Child Development
• Our Future
The effects of poverty on society, as
a whole are many. Although it’s
often overlooked, economic
hardship can affect many aspects
of our society. The economy suffers
from declining income levels, as
many people living in poverty
cannot afford to purchase goods
and services in the economy.
IMPACTS OF POVERTY
ON SOCIETY

10. MEASURES TO DECREASE
POVERTY
Poverty is often passed from one generation to the next.
Plan International gives children, families and communities
the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty. These
include:
• Quality education
• Access to healthcare
• Water and Sanitation
• Child Participation
• Economic Security
Although ending poverty will be no easy feat, increasing
access to the necessities listed above are crucial in helping
children, families and entire communities lift themselves
out of poverty.

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