Compare and contrast the individualistic, structural, and cultural explanations of poverty. Discuss the variations or different types of each. Which approach seems to make the most sense to you, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Individualistic explanations argue that poverty is primarily the result of laziness or lack of motivation.
2. Structural explanations assume that poverty is a result of economic or social imbalances that restrict opportunities for some people.
3. Cultural explanations suggest that people become adapted to certain ways of life because of the way they were raised, including adapting to poverty. The poor live in a culture with their own norms and values.
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