These notes are based upon Ruby Payne's book "A Framework for Understanding Poverty".

Ruby’s Key Points

• Poverty is relative.
• Poverty occurs in all races/all countries.
• Economic class is a continuous line/not a clear-cut distinction.
• Generation & situational poverty are different.
• Individuals bring with them the hidden rules of the class in which they were raised.

What does it mean to be poor?

Two things which help one move out of poverty are:

1. Education
2. Relationships

1. too painful to stay;
2. vision or goal;
3. key relationships;
4. special talent/skill

Poverty and Resources

Poverty is the extent to which an individual does without resources.

The ability to leave poverty depends on many resources-not just financial.

What are the Necessary Resources?

• Financial
• Emotional
• Mental
• Spiritual
• Physical
• Support Systems
• Relationships/Role Models
• Knowledge of Hidden Rules
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

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