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Oscar Lewis discusses the concept of a "culture of poverty" that can develop among some impoverished groups. He defines a culture of poverty as a way of life and mindset comprising about 50 traits that develops in some populations living in long-term poverty across different societies. These traits include feelings of marginality, helplessness, and inferiority as well as a strong orientation toward the present rather than the future. Lewis acknowledges both positive and negative aspects of this culture but

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monrocha

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