SOCIOLOGY EXERCISE
SOC 213
Caribbean Social Issues - Poverty
The causes of poverty in the Caribbean are as follows:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
Large families and single parenting Education and health issues The nature of the Caribbean economy Unemployment and low pay Historical and political factors
1. Explain how each of the causes above contributes to poverty in the Caribbean.
2. Complete Activity 3 on page 395 3. Complete Activity 4 on page 397. 4. Identify three effects of poverty in the Caribbean.