Rowntree’s investigation into the nature of poverty (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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How was society organized by class in early 1900s Britain?
How was society organized by class in early 1900s Britain?
Society had upper, middle, and lower classes with clear divides.
Who was Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree?
Who was Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree?
He was a researcher, reformer, and industrialist in England.
What did Rowntree's first York study reveal?
What did Rowntree's first York study reveal?
27.84% of York's population lived below the poverty line.
What concept did Rowntree formulate?
What concept did Rowntree formulate?
The idea of the poverty cycle was formulated by Rowntree.
What was a common belief about the poor in Britain?
What was a common belief about the poor in Britain?
Many believed the poor were lazy and self-inflicted their poverty.
What did Rowntree's 1935 study reveal about poverty levels?
What did Rowntree's 1935 study reveal about poverty levels?
It showed poverty had declined since his first study.
What caused poverty in Rowntree's 1951 study?
What caused poverty in Rowntree's 1951 study?
Unemployment accounted for 44% of poverty cases in 1951.
What does social stratification refer to?
What does social stratification refer to?
It categorizes people based on socio-economic factors.
What role did the welfare state play in poverty?
What role did the welfare state play in poverty?
It helped transfer wealth and raised working class living standards.
Where was poverty commonly recognized beyond urban areas?
Where was poverty commonly recognized beyond urban areas?
Poverty was widespread in rural areas, not just cities.