AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192

Poverty in the United Kingdom by Townsend

What you need to know

Compare Townsend's three definitions of poverty: the state's standard, relative income standard, and relative deprivation.
Analyze Townsend's use of a deprivation index to measure the extent of relative poverty in the UK.
Evaluate criticisms of Townsend's methodology, particularly regarding the distinction between poverty and individual lifestyle choices.