At the beginning of her sophomore year of high school, Janis's family cannot afford to buy her new clothes and shoes or enough supplies for school. Janis feels poor compared to her classmates who can afford these things. Janis is experiencing?

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Emmy Ortega

11 December, 08:43

At the beginning of her sophomore year of high school, Janis's family cannot afford to buy her new clothes and shoes or enough supplies for school. Janis feels poor compared to her classmates who can afford these things. Janis is experiencing?

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Alvaro Spears · Answer 1

Relative poverty

Explanation:

Relative poverty refers to a situation when someone's economic condition is considered as 'Bad' But only if compared to the social group around them. This tend to exist in Rich countries like united States or western Europe.

From the example above, Janis feel 'poor' because she sees her other classmates (which is the social group around her) Can afford it. But, if we compared Janis' family to the poor family in Africa for example, t Janis' family will be considered to be moderately well off.