what is poverty
Poverty is the condition of not having enough money, resources, or basic
necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare to live a decent life, but it
also includes limited access to education, healthcare, and other services, leading to
social exclusion and lack of participation in decision-making.
what is Absolute Poverty
Absolute Poverty occurs when a person cannot meet basic needs for survival (food,
water, shelter, clothing, health care).
four causes of poverty
• Lack of education
• Natural disasters
• Economic inequality
• Corruption or poor governance
what is relative poverty
Relative Poverty occurs when a person has less than others in their society, even if
they have the basics to survive. It is poverty based on one’s location or society in
which they live.
what is discrimination
Discrimination means treating someone unfairly or unequally because of their race,
gender, religion, age, disability, social class, or other differences. It happens when
people are judged or excluded not for what they do, but for who they are.
Steps that can be undertaken to reduce poverty rate in the Bahamas?
• Adressing the problem of unemployment
• Providing proper housing for the poor
• Improving working conditions to protect the right of workers
• Focus on preparing all students for the job market
what is the red cross motto
humanity
