The Sociology of Poverty, Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 3

Task - The Sociology of Poverty

Learning Outcome 1: Understand definitions and core concepts in the study of poverty
Learning Outcome 2: Recognize Sociological explanations of poverty
Learning Outcome 3: Understand different theoretical approaches to poverty reduction

1.1. Analyze different types of poverty
1.2. Identify ways in which poverty is measured
2.1. Critically evaluate at least three theories of the causes of poverty
3.1. Critically evaluate at least two theoretical approaches to poverty reduction

Description of Assessment Task

Poverty is a major problem in today's society and is of primary concern to Social Policy makers.

TASK: Critically explain the meaning and causes of poverty and how poverty is measured and reduced.

GUIDANCE:
• This must be written in an essay format.
• You should write in continuous prose in order to show depth of knowledge.
• You should review your work prior to submission for spelling and grammatical errors.
• Your work must be referenced in accordance with Harvard referencing system. It must be submitted via Turnit In.
• The essay must be 1500 words long including an introduction and a conclusion.

Indicative Content:

Concepts may include but are not limited to; absolute and relative poverty, the role of the welfare state, social exclusion, material and cultural deprivation, poverty indicators, the poverty line. Real experts, zero AI-Get authentic assignment help!

Sociological explanations may include, but are not limited to; culture of poverty, cycle of deprivation, welfare dependency, and structural inequality.

Theoretical approaches to poverty reduction may include, but are not limited to, New Right, Social Democratic, Marxist.