Exam 10: Poverty: National and International Issues

In recent years, reductions in global poverty have been aided by debt write-offs for the poorest nations.

Which perspective takes the view that an unequal economic reward system helps to assure that the person who performs a particular role is the most qualified?

According to Marx, how do the bourgeoisie develop their wealth?

According to the low income cut-off line, families or individuals who spend a certain portion of their pre-tax income on food, clothing, and shelter would be in financial difficulty. What is that portion?

In Canada, low income cut-off lines are primarily based on size of family and one other factor. What is it?

The gap between men and women living in poverty has been almost eliminated in recent years.

In Canada, poverty among senior citizens has been greatly reduced.

What does the "culture of poverty" theory propose? What criticisms can be made of this theory?

According to Lewis (1966), what is the "culture of poverty" characterized by?

Which of the following does the stresses associated with poverty contribute to?

In Canada, poverty is most prevalent among what type of family structure?

Which decades saw the introduction of several significant pieces of antipoverty legislation in Canada?

"Wealthfare" refers to laws and policies that favour the rich.

If the government came up with a new social welfare program for single mothers, this money could be called which of the following?

Poverty is often the root cause of conflict and war within and between nations.

To the Dinka, an ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following forms a large part of wealth measurement?

Which of the following is a major flaw with the LICO measure of poverty in Canada?

According to Karl Marx, what does the term "bourgeoisie" refer to?

Despite its intent, welfare remains an inadequate tool for handling the needs of the poor in Canada.

Which perspective is concerned with the effects of being labelled "poor"?