3. Social Stratification

Poverty And Deprivation — Quiz

Test your understanding of poverty and deprivation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which concept emphasizes that poverty is not merely a lack of income, but also a lack of participation in the normal activities of society?

Question 2

Which of the following describes a situation where an individual's income is below a nationally defined threshold, making them eligible for certain welfare benefits?

Question 3

According to the 'cycle of deprivation' theory, how is poverty often perpetuated across generations?

Question 4

Which sociological perspective would most likely argue that poverty is a result of systemic inequalities and power imbalances within society?

Question 5

Which term describes the long-term, intergenerational transmission of poverty within families, often leading to a lack of social mobility?