pobresa
Pobresa is the term used in Catalan to denote the condition of not having enough resources to meet basic needs. In a broader sense, it refers to poverty as a social and economic state that limits people’s ability to participate fully in ordinary life. The concept encompasses low income as well as limited access to essentials such as food, housing, healthcare, education, and safety, and it is often analyzed in terms of material deprivation and social exclusion.
Measurement of pobresa uses multiple indicators. Absolute poverty relies on a fixed threshold of resources, sometimes
Causes and consequences: Pobresa arises from a combination of insufficient earnings, unemployment or underemployment, insecure work,
Policy responses and debates: Governments and organizations pursue social protection, cash transfers, price subsidies, public services,