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What is a social problem? |
A social problem is a social condition (such as poverty) or a pattern of behaviour(such as substance abuse) that people believes warrants public concern or collective action to bring about change. (Kendall, 2004) |
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Absolute Poverty |
Deprivation of basic essential goods and services required for survival (food, clothing, shelther, portable water, electricity) |
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Relative Poverty |
Relation to the general standard of living and accepted quality of life. Dependent on the society and varies with time (computer, phone) |
