Social Analysis (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is absolute poverty?
What is absolute poverty?
Can't access basic survival necessities
What defines relative poverty?
What defines relative poverty?
Income so low can't participate in society
What is the key difference between absolute and relative poverty measurement?
What is the key difference between absolute and relative poverty measurement?
Absolute uses universal standards
What income level indicates poverty risk in Ireland?
What income level indicates poverty risk in Ireland?
Less than 60% of median income
What percentage of Ireland's population face risk of poverty (CSO, 2023)?
What percentage of Ireland's population face risk of poverty (CSO, 2023)?
13.1%
Which group experiences the highest poverty rates in Ireland?
Which group experiences the highest poverty rates in Ireland?
Lone-parent families
How does lone-parent poverty compare to the national average?
How does lone-parent poverty compare to the national average?
More than double
What economic factor creates barriers for families escaping poverty?
What economic factor creates barriers for families escaping poverty?
Highest housing costs in EU
What social barrier prevents lone parents from achieving economic independence?
What social barrier prevents lone parents from achieving economic independence?
Limited affordable childcare
What political issue affects lone-parent families' ability to escape poverty?
What political issue affects lone-parent families' ability to escape poverty?
Welfare payments fall short of costs
What cultural factor contributes to lone-parent poverty?
What cultural factor contributes to lone-parent poverty?
Gender inequality
What is intergenerational poverty?
What is intergenerational poverty?
Children face long-term disadvantages