RajeshwariAIR 2 · CSE 2025 · 200 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Poverty is the lack of resources to meet out the basic needs of life. There are various dimensions of poverty and is not confined with low income alone.
Poverty means more than simply low income
Body · points
→ Poverty in mainstream society is seen as economic criteria i.e. low income. But it is affected by numerous social, political, cultural, technological factors.
→ Social capital propounded by Pierre Bourdieu states that lack of social capital like education due to social backwardness leads to poverty.
[eg] caste system in India act as barrier for depriving education to many low caste children.
→ Oscar Lewis studied culture of poverty. He found that characteristics are passed on to next generation that sustain poverty. → eg slums in million plus cities of Mexico express culture of poverty. → Poverty based on gender is result of patriarchal society. This denies equal opportunities to women according to Ann Oakley. → Poverty based on technological access leads to digital divide in the society. → eg only 37% of Rural India have internet access while 63% urban India have access to internet lead to digital illiteracy, factor of poverty.
Close · a summary
Thus, poverty is multifaceted concept which involves influence beyond low income alone.