Question

differentiate between relative poverty and absolute poverty?
answer at least 2 points. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Absolute Poverty

• Any person not in a position to obtain essential commodities like food, shelter and clothing are said to experience absolute poverty
• Income Level is considered in Absolute Poverty
• The media in a democratic form of government is known as the fourth pillar of democracy as they  watch the government’s every move and criticise it should any misstep is taken
• Measured using Poverty Line
• It is not possible to completely eradicate absolute
• Quality of life is poor

Relative Poverty

• Relative poverty does not concentrate on biological needs but rather makes a comparison between two people in the environment
• It is not considered when measuring relative poverty as a person will still be considered poor despite meeting his.her basic needs
• The media is the mouthpiece of a dictatorial government. Regardless of what a dictator does, the media will only show what needs to be shown to the masses so that a cult of personality is always maintained.
• Measured Using the Gini-Coefficient and Lorenzo Curve
• There is a small margin of success where its eradication is concerned
• Quality of life is marginally better as those living under relative poverty have access to health care services