AQA GCSE Religious Studies B · 8063

Perspectives on Poverty

What you need to know

Describe Catholic teaching on the Christian duty to act against poverty, highlighting the preferential option for the poor.
Analyze Christian views on and actions against poverty, including issues related to direct financial assistance.
Evaluate the work of charities as expressions of Christian values.
Contrast contemporary views on who bears responsibility for helping those in poverty, including the responsibilities of the impoverished themselves.