Absolute Poverty


	Absolute Poverty
	Advantages Allows you to interpret what it is in your own individual needs. Could be applied to any society. Clear indicator of poverty. Highlights issues in particular communities which can facilitate social change. Help identify those who need help.	Disadvantages Definition is basic and general as people have different ideas of what basic needs are. Depends on people's medical conditions. Ignores diversity and dietary needs. May not be applicable to LED'S Ignores the impact of the dependency on income. May change to meet contemporary standards Ignores the impact it has on the person
	Evaluation JOSEPH RONWTREE FOUNDATION

Definition is basic and general as people have different ideas of what basic needs are.
Depends on people's medical conditions.
Ignores diversity and dietary needs.
May not be applicable to LED'S
Ignores the impact of the dependency on income.
May change to meet contemporary standards
Ignores the impact it has on the person

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