1. What do you understand the term ‘at risk of poverty’ to mean? 2. Name two things someone suffering from deprivation might not be able to afford. 3. Explain the difference between the minimum wage and the living wage. 4. What is your understanding of the term ‘precarious work’? 5. Name two NGOs or charities that work to combat poverty in Ireland. 6. What does it mean to believe in a ‘free market’ approach to poverty?
7. Pick one statistic about poverty in Ireland you came across during this chapter and briefly explain what it meant to you.
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on what you now feel to be the main causes of poverty in Ireland.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 61 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
