Poverty and the Welfare State
Students will define absolute and relative poverty, exploring the causes and consequences of deprivation. They will also debate the effectiveness and role of the British welfare state.
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Students will define absolute and relative poverty, exploring the causes and consequences of deprivation. They will also debate the effectiveness and role of the British welfare state.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between absolute and relative poverty?
- How do sociologists explain the cycle of deprivation?
- Does the welfare state create a dependency culture?
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