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Effect of inequality on groups in societyWhich groups of people are living in poverty?

Women and ethnic minority groups experience inequality through employment, pay, housing, social mobility and other factors.

Part ofModern StudiesInequality

Which groups of people are living in poverty?

The groups most likely to include people living in poverty are:

  • those without employment or those in part-time employment
  • those on low pay
  • those with disabilities or those who have long-term illness
  • young people not in employment, education or training
  • people experiencing homelessness
  • children
  • pensioners
  • women
  • people in lower social classes
  • people from ethnic minority backgrounds
Showing the effects of low pay and long term unemployment
Figure caption,
The causes of inequality