Poverty and Socio-Economic Inequality from Socio-Cultural Perspective

Abstract

In this study will describe the causes of poverty and social from the socio-cultural perspective of the community. Poverty and social inequality are the main problems in regional development, including in Garut Regency. Equitable development in Garut Regency still needs more improvements. There were many factors causing this high poverty rate; not only the economic aspect but also the socio-cultural aspect deemed contributive to this problem. In this study, poverty and social inequality were analyzed from society's socio-cultural perspectives. This research was centered on the community with its socio-cultural conditions through library sources. The method used in this research was a literature study based on available written works. The results showed that; The mindset of the community as a sociocultural aspect affected poverty rate and social inequality. The mindsets in question are weak, pessimistic, and less open-minded. Poverty and social problems are some of the aspects that affect society, so it is necessary to find ways to overcome these social problems and overcome them through policies and elements of the community.

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