... relative poverty, these supporters say that the definition must be applied to the standards within the society at a particular time, therefore depending on how affluent the society will depict whether somebody is above or below the poverty line. Also when looking at poverty, the definition cannot be determined on material value but other factors and experiences need to be taken into account, things such as poor education and unhealthy working conditions can be seen as aspects of multiple deprivation which leads to poverty. The concept of absolute poverty is usually associated with material possessions, i.e having enough food, clothing and shelter. From this term those who are considered poor are those who do not have the basic provisions, these basics form a poverty line and those who fall below the line are usually considered as being poor. According to Drewnowski and Scott (cited in Haralambos 2000), they go beyond ...

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