Unit Award Scheme

70976 SOCIOLOGY: POVERTY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify members of UK society who may suffer from poverty	Student completed work
2	explain the four main sociological definitions of poverty, eg absolute, relative, subjective, environmental	Student completed work
3	compare the concepts of absolute and relative poverty	Student completed work
4	compare at least two cultural and structural explanations of poverty	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
5	the main aspects of the cycle of deprivation	Student completed work
6	what 'five giants' the welfare state intended to destroy	Student completed work
7	the main differences between means testing and universal benefits	Student completed work
8	three successes and three limitations of the welfare state.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 October 2014Level - Level One