Characteristics of the Culture of Poverty (Psychological) Live in the present Pervading sense of hopelessness ( ) (subsequent studies disprove this theory for migrant communities, but reinforce it for d communities Fatalism, helplessness, dependence, inferiority High incidence of weak ego structure ( ) Confusion of sexual identification Present time orientation Little disposition to defer gratification or plan for the future High tolerance for psychological pathology (deviant) Pre-occupation with machismo The Churches Response To show their honor before God To break their inferiority complex To provide the opportunity to be somebody, the roles of cell group leader, prayer leader, elder, deacon, evangelist, pastor give steps to status and dignity Counselling through their emotional scars Break the fatalism.
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