Question

Marni is a college student. She is going to a state school on a scholarship, but it does not cover room and board. She was living with her cousin, but her cousin had to move across the country to take care of a relative. Marni can’t afford a place of her own and therefore sleeps in her car, gets up early, showers at the school gym, and eats what she can from the campus pizza place where she works part time. Is this an example of absolute deprivation? A. Yes, Marni has no resources or hope. B. Yes, her needs are only temporarily met. C. No, Marni’s needs are completely met. D. No, she is better off than people live on the streets.

Answer 1

Marni's situation is an example of relative poverty rather than absolute deprivation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Marni's situation is an example of relative poverty rather than absolute deprivation.

Relative poverty refers to a state where people can afford basic necessities but are unable to meet the average standard of living in their society. While Marni has a scholarship for her education, it does not cover room and board.

Despite working part-time and finding temporary solutions like sleeping in her car and showering at the school gym, Marni's situation is not ideal and does not provide a sustainable living condition.