Religious Studies GCSE
Poverty
What Poverty means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A situation tackled by addressing immediate needs such as food and shelter and by dismantling its underlying causes.
The state of lacking basic human needs, which can drive individuals to steal food or essentials simply to survive.
Topics that use Poverty
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice (AQA GCSE)
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