Culture - Poverty -

: Proponents of the theory often cite features such as a strong present-time orientation (living for today), feelings of marginalization, and a mistrust of official institutions like the police or government. Major Critiques

The concept has faced intense academic and political criticism for several reasons: The Culture of Poverty Author(s): Oscar Lewis Source Culture - Poverty

The theory was popularized by anthropologist in the 1960s after his research in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Lewis argued that living in extreme poverty is not just a lack of money but a "design for living" that provides people with psychological tools to cope with hopelessness. : Proponents of the theory often cite features