Poverty refers to having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses. Meanings of poverty differ across cultures. Which of the following is true?
1. All cultures view poverty as a pitiful existence.
2. Most cultures want to improve the plight of the poor.
3. Dangerous environments are present in all cultures.
4. Western cultures view poverty negatively, while other cultures often respect the poor.
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The meaning of poverty differs across cultures.
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