Question

what do you understand by vulnerability to poverty?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The phrase 'vulnerability to poverty' means that certain groups or communities have a greater probability of either becoming poor or remaining poor in the next few years.

Answer 2

Answer:

Vulnerability of poverty means some communities or social groups are more prone to poverty than other sections of the society. Members of a backward caste or individuals such as a widow or a physically handicapped person of becoming, or remaining, poor in the coming years. Vulnerability is determined by the options available to different communities for finding an alternative living in terms of assets, education, health and job opportunities. Further, it is analysed on the basis of the greater risks these groups face at the time of natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunami), terrorism, etc.