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"Assess the view that identify the main causes of poverty as being within the individuals themselves or in the characteristics of the subculture to which they belong".
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"Assess the view that identify the main causes of poverty as being within the individuals themselves or in the characteristics of the subculture to which they belong". There are many theories, mainly individualistic which tend to identify the main causes of poverty as being within the individuals themselves, or in the characteristics of the subculture to which they belong. Oscar Lewis, a sociologist who illustrates one these theories, "the culture of poverty" argues that, the poor are part of a class stratified society and this culture develops in response as they are trapped in their poverty. It is a reaction to the poor of their marginal position in society. In effect it is the characteristics of this culture that perpetuates poverty. This fact, he proved with a research among the poor in Mexico, giving evidence that, individuals had a strong feeling of helplessness, dependence and inferiority. Also on the...
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