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The findings of the previous chapters suggest that the demographic variables play an essential role in defining the different poverty groups (see Chapter 6) and, consequently, in the dynamics of poverty as described in Chapter 7.
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She also found the non-white poor to be poorer than others.
On the behavioural differences between the two sexes, see discussion on sex in this chapter.
On the behavioural characteristics associated with different ethnic groups see discussion on ethnicity in this chapter.
On the behavioural characteristics associated with different religions see discussion on religion in this chapter.
On the implications of the individual’s family status to his patterns of behaviour see discussion on family status in this chapter.
This may be a result of a bias in the sample towards more females who are part of a household that owns its house.
On the differences in beliefs between these two groups of christians the reader should consult World Religion: Meeting Points and Major Issues, Lewis and Slater, 1966 (London, Watts).
For different theories describing such changes see Douglas (1974).
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Gutkind, E. (1986). The Role of the Demographic Variable. In: Patterns of Economic Behaviour Among the American Poor. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08206-3_10
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