Appalachian Studies
Poverty refers to the state of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living standards, such as food, shelter, and clothing. In various contexts, especially within specific communities, poverty can also encompass lack of access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, which perpetuates cycles of deprivation. The nuances of poverty in different cultural and social environments highlight its complex interconnections with family dynamics, religious beliefs, personal narratives, educational access, and representations in literature.
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