Poverty is the state of being extremely poor. It is an issue that has plagued society for centuries and is dominant in asian countries (Ravallion). There are 6 forms of poverty each brought on by different aspects but all have the same effect on humans. The 6 forms of poverty are: situational, generational, absolute, relative, rural, and urban. The only differences between these types is their causes and who they affect. All of these forms of poverty have significant effects on education, child development, and crime rates.
Situational poverty is generally caused by a sudden event that is temporary. Causes of situational poverty include environmental disasters, divorce, or health issues. Generational poverty occurs when two or more generations have lived in poverty. These families are often not equipped with the resources to break the cycle of poverty. Absolute poverty involves a scarcity of necessities such as shelter, water, and food. This type of poverty shifts the focus to daily survival rather than breaking the cycle of poverty. Relative poverty refers to when the economic status of a family is lower than a society
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All types of poverty and their factors are damaging to the physical, socioemotional, and cognitive well-being of families. Some examples include education, crime rates, and child development. Children from low income families find academics challenging due to filing anxious and unconfident about school (Hirsch). Poverty can cause stress that can lead people to commit crimes such as, theft and/or robbery. Poverty can lead to an actual/perceived inferior education, this would cause youth to have less access to quality schools, jobs, and role models. Which in turn leads to increased crime rates and gang affiliation (Taylor). Poverty can drastically affect a child 's development as food shortages can decrease brain and body growth. Unstable finances or homes can rob a child of any sense of security leaving them to feel insecure and anxious