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2. ln pairs, discuss the questions.

1. Look at the pictures. Which ones do you think are things
we need, and which are luxuries (things we don't need
but want)? Can you think of any more for each category?
a. Think about homeless people. What basic needs do you
think they have?
b. Which need is the most important? Why?
c. Which needs do you think many people cannot meet?
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3. Read the definitions related to some of the causes of
poverty. Can you think of a corresponding word or phrase
for each one?
a. when people have fewer rights and resources than others

b. when people do not have enough food to eat, and they

become ill

c. when people work for very little money

d. when people are treated badly because of their gender,

skin color, or religion

e. when people do not get the opportunity to learn and

progress

4. Write a word or phrase from the b«ix for each definition

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5. Think about when you spend time in your neighborhood.

Discuss the questions in small groups.
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?N'' a. How often do you see social injustices around you?
b. What are they?
c. What can you do to help?

o 6. Many governments have social policies which are created

to promote equality and to end poverty. ln pairs, discuss
what you think social policies are.