Poverty in

developed
nation and
functionalist
perspectives
Chay Yun Ni (B1900587)
Omanisha Sidda
(B1900784)
Wong Yan Xin (B1900964)
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PRemise
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Introducti Premise Premise
conclusi
on 1 2
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Describe Cultural Value and Cultural
poverty Variation social and
norms society
australia
3,000,000,000
Australian in Poverty
 INTRODU
CTION9-10 % who are likely to be
Under the poverty
line in poverty are :-
A single adult living
on $433 a week

(Poverty in
Australia,2020)

https://www.homeloanexperts.com.au/mortgage-
calculators/living-expenses-calculator/#lciaCalcForm
 INTRODU
CTION In
Australia
Poverty

Serves a positive function

for society because it
shows
➢ Cultural variation
➢ Values of poverty that
Society is like a house structure lead to social norm
➢ Practiced culture in
society
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Cultural variation
The poor and the rich
 Culture variation

The The
poor rich

Supports society Allows greater success

differentiation for the rich

Gives back Helps in

economically development of
nation
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Values and social norms
Positive functions of poverty
Poor people do the
work that others
Constructio
avoid
Garbage housekeepe n worker
collector r
 Not in labour force Employed full time
(post retirement age, 20.8%
65+)
16.0%

Not in labour
force Employed part
(working age, time
<65) 13.8%
39.6%
Profile of
poverty by Unemployed
labour force Source: RMIT ABC Fact Check (2019)
9.7%
Creates
Employment for
middle class
- the poor provide jobs for middle class Example
who may not be competent enough to
be employed in positions catering to
s:
wealthier patients, clients, students
● Doctors
● Lawyers
● Teachers

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The poor
purchases good
Economic value
used- Day-old
of the goods
clothing + bread
extended

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Social norms
Poverty becomes a culture that
continues
Poorer educational
Low-income outcomes for
families children

Povert
y cycle

Poorer overall
Difficulty getting a job
life outcomes
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Cultural and society
Australia is a multicultural
country
Multicultural

● Cultural diversity

Members are come from

different cultural

Encourage and respect

the difference traditions
& beliefs
Benefits of multicultural in
australia

Allow Improve
Learn different Australian have the
languages different ideas economy of
and varied country
lifestyle
 Immigratio
4% England
n
2.6% China

2.4% India

2.3% New
Zealand

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Povert
y
 “Poverty is not just a
personal attribute: it arises
out of the organisation of
society”

___The legacy of the Melbourne Institute’s inaugural Director

professor Ronald Henderson
Thank You .
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