What is poverty ? ?

Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources or means to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare. It is often characterized by a lack of access to education, employment opportunities, clean water, sanitation, and other essential services. Poverty can be both absolute, where individuals live below a certain income threshold, and relative, where individuals have significantly less income or resources compared to others in their society. It is a complex issue influenced by various factors such as economic, social, and political systems, as well as individual circumstances and systemic inequalities.