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Who are the poorest of the poor? - Economics
Question
Who are the poorest of the poor?
Answer
The poorest of the poor are the members of a poor family who are systematically denied equal access to the resources available to the household.
Within a poor family, these individuals are:
Women
Elderly people
Female infants (girl children)
They are called the poorest of the poor because, even when a family lacks resources, these specific groups suffer the most as they are the most vulnerable and are often the last to receive food, healthcare, or education.