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Does being poor ever cross your mind?

Retry Correct Incorrect Views on poverty have evolved through centuries. In medieval times, poverty was linked to spiritual purity. During the Industrial Revolution, it signified urban plight. In modern eras, it’s understood through economic inequality, social support, reflecting changing perceptions of human worth and societal responsibility.

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Does being poor ever cross your mind?

• It scares me
• Not really
• Every month
• No, everything I need travels with me