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TYPES OF POVERTY

  Food, clothing, and shelter are not the only aspects of poverty. In the modern world, there are various forms of poverty. Let's learn about the different sorts of poverty discussed in this blog. First, let's define poverty. It is a predicament in which a person or group lacks basic needs and other necessities. a circumstance where a person is unable to meet their daily essential necessities. Types of poverty :-  Situational Poverty                                                                                                        It is a relatively typical occurrence. This kind of poverty is something that everyone has encountered in their lives. It is a stage when a person is dealing with a challenging circumstance in their life, such as unemployment, a medical emergency, or family issues. Situational poverty, to put it simply, is a precarious financial status. This kind of poverty may have existed during the pandemic, when the majority of those who relied on monthly pay

POVERTY LIMITS PEOPLE'S ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY

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Online shopping, working from home, education, and other activities are all becoming more common place around the world, yet some people are still having trouble getting online. As we are all aware, prior to the epidemic, everything was offline, therefore there was less need for extensive technology access. However, during the outbreak, everything moved from offline to online. Although most people now spend all of their time online, some people still lack reliable access to the internet. Internet connectivity was more prevalent among those with higher earnings. The likelihood of having internet connection in a home increased with income. But the report indicates that 17% of those living in poverty in 2019 still lack internet connection. Therefore, there was a vacuum in education when the school began offering classes online because the majority of students lacked a smart phone or reliable internet connection. In India, there are still many villages without a network. Over 25,000 Indian

HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF CHILDHOOD POVERTY

  “Do you want your teeth, or do you want your heart to continue beating? You’ve got to figure out which one and balance it out. Sometimes I’ve had to omit the eyes and the teeth.”  This description focuses on one of the many barriers to health care, in this case cost, as reported by more than 100 relatively healthy, low-income adults in recent Commonwealth Fund. Most people are unaware of how much low-income households and extreme poverty can affect children's health and cognitive development. Poverty, on the other hand, has an impact on growth beginning in early life, beginning with brain development and other bodily systems. Poverty can have a deleterious impact on how the body and mind develop, and economic stress can change the underlying structure of a child's brain. Children who are exposed to risk factors connected with poverty, either directly or indirectly, are more likely to develop poor health problems as adults, such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, obesity,

THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

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The phrase "The Cycle of Poverty" may be one you've heard. The premise that poor parents raise their children in poverty, who are then more likely to become poor parents themselves, is known as the "cycle of intergenerational poverty." It's vital to remember that children are more susceptible than adults to the harmful effects of poverty. Although there are a number of risk factors for poor households (such as single parent or single income households and low parental education), access to the labour market, high-quality childcare, and adequate employment and education for parents offer the best defence against further rising child poverty rates. The two-generation approach, which strives to enhance the family's economic growth and conditions by helping parents both as employees and as parents, is now the most effective method for breaking the cycle of poverty in families. Giving low-income parents the chance to pursue a higher education will provide the

OVERPOPULATION'S IMPACT ON POVERTY

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When there are too many people living in the country, it is said to be overpopulated. Overpopulation is a significant issue on a global scale. World Meter's analysis of the most recent United Nations data indicates that. There are 138 crore people living in India today. Overpopulation is a problem that developing countries deal with more than industrialised ones. Poverty is a result of both overpopulation and unemployment. Overpopulation has resulted from the population growth over the last few years. Because of the most recent medical advancements and technological advances, the standard of living of humans has increased, which has caused an increase in the birth rate and a decrease in the death rate. For the majority of history, the birth and death rates have been able to balance each other out and keep the population growth rate stable. We should be aware that there is a psychological element to overpopulation when discussing it. Overpopulation is said to be mostly caused by pov

UNEMPLOYMENT'S IMPACT ON POVERTY

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Simply put, being unemployed means not having a job. a circumstance where a person is able to work to provide for their fundamental necessities yet is unable to find employment. Poverty breeds unemployment, and unemployment breeds poverty. In general, poverty happens when a person is unable to meet his fundamental needs, including those for food, clothing, and shelter. That is what establishes a connection between unemployment and poverty. There are 97 million individuals in India who live in extreme poverty, out of a total population of 1.39 billion, which has an impact on the country's economy. India's unemployment is caused by a variety of factors, including:- Caste system                                                                                                                                          Due to the prevalent caste system in India, jobs are often allocated to people who belong to a certain community rather than candidates who deserve them, which raises the

THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON EDUCATION

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  One of the most important factors influencing a person's life is their education. Children from low-income households are unable to invest in their education because the majority of their wages are used to pay for other necessities like food and other essentials, despite the fact that education is the primary factor that can improve a person's life in new ways. Only 6% of low-income households' money is spent on health and education, according to a research. The main problems the world faces are poverty and lack of education. Due to financial difficulties, lower-income families may not send their children to school, or even if they do, they may not receive the required facilities or educational assistance. As a result, even after attending government schools, these children may end up working in menial jobs. hence there is increase in illiteracy. According to the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest rate of literacy 47% among all the states. Bihar has the lowest