Child Poverty: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a potential contributing factor to income poverty in families with children?

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High levels of educational attainment

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Low-paying jobs

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Single parenthood

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Disability

Question 2

Which key element of the UK government's strategy to reduce child poverty focuses on improving the living conditions of families?

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Providing affordable housing

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Increasing welfare benefits

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Improving access to healthcare

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Raising the minimum wage

Question 3

According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on child poverty in the UK, which measure is most closely associated with poor educational outcomes for children?

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Material deprivation

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Income poverty

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Educational attainment

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Spatial poverty

Question 4

Which of the following is a multi-disciplinary strategy for tackling child poverty?

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Troubled Families Programme

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Universal Basic Income

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Child Trust Fund

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Head Start

Question 5

Which of the following presents a significant challenge in measuring child poverty in the UK?

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All of the listed challenges

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Defining a clear poverty line

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Capturing household income accurately

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Collecting data on non-monetary indicators of poverty

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a key contributing factor to child poverty in the UK?

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Political stability and a strong economy

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Low income of parents or caregivers

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Lack of adequate and affordable housing

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Limited access to quality education

Question 7

How does child poverty differ from absolute poverty?

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Child poverty is measured relative to the living standards of a society, while absolute poverty is based on a set of universal standards.

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Child poverty only applies to children, while absolute poverty can affect people of all ages.

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There is no real difference between child poverty and absolute poverty.

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Absolute poverty is more severe than child poverty.

Question 8

Assess the effectiveness of government policies in addressing child poverty in the UK. In your answer, consider both successes and challenges.

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Government policies have been effective in reducing child poverty, but there are ongoing challenges in ensuring that all children have equal opportunities to escape poverty.

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Government policies have been highly successful in eradicating child poverty in the UK.

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Government policies have had no impact on child poverty rates in the UK.

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary factor contributing to child poverty in the UK?

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Low income of parents/carers

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Poor housing conditions alone

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Lack of access to healthcare alone

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Low levels of education among parents/carers alone

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to address child poverty in the UK?

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Reducing taxes for high-income earners without addressing other factors

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Increasing the minimum wage

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Expanding access to quality education

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Providing more affordable childcare

Question 11

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where poverty is passed down from generation to generation?

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Intergenerational poverty

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Relative poverty

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Structural poverty

Question 12

Which of the following is a key function of social workers in addressing child poverty?

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Providing support and resources to families in need

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Conducting research on the causes of poverty solely

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Advocating for policy changes alone

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Educating the public about the issue solely

Question 13

What is the World Bank's definition of 'absolute poverty'?

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Living on less than $1.90 per day

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Living below 50% of the median income

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Living in a household where at least one person is unemployed

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Living in a household with inadequate housing

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a 'multidimensional' approach to addressing child poverty?

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Providing a comprehensive range of interventions that target different aspects of poverty, such as income support, housing assistance, and access to education and healthcare.

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Focusing solely on increasing family income

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Reducing taxes for low-income families without addressing other factors

Question 15

Which government policy has been the subject of criticism for potentially contributing to child poverty?

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Welfare reforms

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Minimum wage

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National Living Wage

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Free school meals

Question 16

What is a key principle of effective anti-child poverty strategies?

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Early intervention

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Ignoring the role of education

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Punitive measures

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Relying solely on charity

Question 17

What is a limitation of using income as a measure of child poverty?

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It does not capture non-financial deprivations

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It can be misleading when comparing countries with different economic conditions

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It is subjective

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It is difficult to collect accurate data

Question 18

What is a key argument in favor of investing in early childhood education to reduce child poverty?

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It can lead to improved educational and life outcomes for children, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty

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It can create jobs

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It can reduce crime rates

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It is cost-effective in the long run