Generational poverty
Generational poverty is a term defined as having been in poverty for at least two generations.[1] It can affect every aspect of a person’s life: physical, social, emotional and mental.[2]
Characteristics
Some common characteristics among many people who experience generational poverty:
- Family has never owned land
- Lack of access to higher education
- Low-skilled jobs
- High mobility
- Low family literacy[3]
- Dependance on welfare
References
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