Initially, child poverty is probably not a problem associated with a structurally strong country like Germany. Nevertheless, estimates by the Federal Statistical Office assume that in 2017 over 3 million children were affected by poverty.
Poverty is not a purely financial problem. The limited ability to participate socially often has lifelong effects on the affected children. Because parents pass on their social status to their children. How can this happen in a rich country? And how can social work combat child poverty?
This publication explains the process of social inheritance and the consequences of child poverty. She then shows the possibilities of poverty prevention. But how effective has it really been so far? Social work can only put an end to child poverty through increased education and political commitment.
From the content:
- Social participation;
-Society;
- Multiple deprivation;
-Social exclusion;
-Social background
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Definition
- 2.1 Definition of poverty.
- 2.2 Definition of child poverty.
- 3 Consequences of child poverty.
- 4 Inheritance of poverty.
- 4.1 Definition of the term "social inheritance".
- 5 What is the role of social work?
- 5.1 What does poverty prevention mean?
- 5.2 Prevention measures against child poverty using the example of Neustadt an der Weinstraße...
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to understand the social inheritance of child poverty in Germany and explore the potential of social work in preventing it. It specifically investigates the poverty prevention measures implemented in Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
- Definition and consequences of child poverty.
- Concept of social inheritance in relation to poverty.
- Role of social work in poverty prevention.
- Analysis of specific poverty prevention measures.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of existing measures.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the issue of child poverty in Germany, highlighting its prevalence and impact on children's lives. It also outlines the research questions and objectives of the work.
- Definition: Defines poverty and child poverty, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the issue.
- Consequences of child poverty: Discusses the various negative consequences of child poverty, including social, economic, and developmental impacts.
- Inheritance of poverty: Explores the concept of social inheritance and its role in perpetuating poverty across generations.
- What is the role of social work?: Examines the potential of social work in preventing child poverty and mitigating its consequences.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this work include child poverty, social inheritance, poverty prevention, social work, and the role of social work in combating child poverty. The study analyzes specific poverty prevention measures implemented in Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are affected by poverty in Germany?
According to 2017 estimates by the Federal Statistical Office, over 3 million children in Germany were affected by poverty.
What is "social inheritance" in the context of child poverty?
Social inheritance refers to the process where parents pass on their social status and economic disadvantages to their children, often resulting in lifelong effects.
Is poverty in Germany purely a financial issue?
No, poverty also involves "multiple deprivation" and social exclusion, which limit a child's ability to participate fully in society.
How can social work combat child poverty?
Social work can intervene through increased education, political commitment, and specific prevention measures designed to break the cycle of poverty.
Which German city is used as an example for poverty prevention?
The work analyzes prevention measures against child poverty using the specific example of Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
What are the consequences of child poverty mentioned?
Consequences include limited social participation, negative developmental impacts, and long-term social exclusion that persists into adulthood.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2019, Social heredity of child poverty in Germany. What possibilities does social work have for its prevention?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1182194
