Poverty is a complex social issue with many contributing factors. There are many myths and stereotypes about the causes of poverty, and sociologists view it as resulting from societal and social forces. Poverty can be defined as a lack of resources to live a normal life and participate in society. It is often perpetuated through unequal opportunities and class discrimination, and strongly correlated with social problems. Governments and organizations employ various methods to fight poverty, such as social programs, subsidies, and social workers. The document then discusses poverty from economic, political, legal, and educational perspectives, as well as individual and aggregate causes. Potential measures to eliminate poverty include expanding access to education, sharing economic growth benefits more widely, reducing corruption