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What are the main causes of poverty? - Coggle Diagram
What are the main causes of poverty?
Lack of access to quality education.
Many children in village cannot attend school due to a shortage of teachers and infrastructure, leading to a cycle of illiteracy and low-paying jobs.
Sub-causes:
Shortage of qualified teachers.
Lack of schools and educational infrastructure.
Poverty preventing children from attending schools.
Examples:
Poor villages in India where choldren are forced to work instead of studying.
Conflict zones like Syria, where schools have been destroyed, limiting education opportunities.
Civil war in many cuntries
Conflict has destroyed homes, businesses, and infrastructure, leaving millions displaced and jobless with no source of income.
Sub-causes:
• Destruction of infrastructure and homes
• Displacement of people and loss of income sources
• Corruption and economic instability due to conflicts
Examples:
• The civil war in Syria and Yemen, which has devastated economies and increased poverty rates
• Conflicts in Sudan, causing displacement and agricultural collapse
Unemployment and low wages.
A lack of stable employment or poorly paid jobs keeps people trapped in poverty.
Sub-causes:
• Lack of job opportunities in industrial and agricultural sectors
• Dependence on the informal economy with low wages
• Discrimination in employment (e.g., against women or minorities)
Examples
:
• Unemployment crisis in South Africa, where young people struggle to find jobs
• Factory closures in Detroit, leading to thousands losing their jobs
High population growth.
In some regions, rapid population growth puts pressure on resources and social services.
Sub-causes:
• Increased demand for healthcare and education services
• Rising unemployment due to insufficient job creation
• Pressure on natural resources (water, food, land
Examples:
• India, where rapid population growth leads to job shortages and healthcare strain
• Nigeria, where high birth rates contribute to poverty and unemployment
Envirnmental factors.
Natural disasters, climate change, and resource depletion can destroy livelihoods.
Sub-causes:
• Natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes
• Climate change reducing agricultural productivity
• Pollution affecting essential resources like water and air
Examples:
• Drought in Somalia, leading to severe famine
• Hurricane Katrina in the U.S., which destroyed thousands of homes and livelihoods