Poverty Distribution in the UK (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Which household type had the highest poverty rate at 24.3% in 2013?
Which household type had the highest poverty rate at 24.3% in 2013?
Single elderly people aged 65+
Approx. how much does it cost to raise a child from birth to age 18 (2013 figures)?
Approx. how much does it cost to raise a child from birth to age 18 (2013 figures)?
£148,000
How many people in working households experience poverty compared to workless households?
How many people in working households experience poverty compared to workless households?
6.1m in working vs 5.1m in workless
How many jobs paid less than £7 per hour according to the New Policy Institute (2013)?
How many jobs paid less than £7 per hour according to the New Policy Institute (2013)?
4.4 million jobs
What percentage of Bangladeshis experience poverty in the UK?
What percentage of Bangladeshis experience poverty in the UK?
70%
What proportion of disabled adults aged 25-65 live in low-income households?
What proportion of disabled adults aged 25-65 live in low-income households?
One-third
What term describes affluent pensioners with occupational pensions and savings?
What term describes affluent pensioners with occupational pensions and savings?
Grey panthers
What benefit replaced the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in 2013?
What benefit replaced the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in 2013?
Personal Independence Payment
What proportion of UK residents currently live in poverty?
What proportion of UK residents currently live in poverty?
One in five
Who researched 400,000 rural residents in eastern England, revealing rural poverty?
Who researched 400,000 rural residents in eastern England, revealing rural poverty?
Guy Palmer
By what % did Working Tax Credit recipients rise between 2003 and 2012?
By what % did Working Tax Credit recipients rise between 2003 and 2012?
50%
What % of disabled people have internet access compared to the 84% national average?
What % of disabled people have internet access compared to the 84% national average?
58%