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When work is not underpinned by social protection, people…

“When work is not underpinned by social protection, people risk falling into poverty traps.” quote by Sharan Burrow
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“When work is not underpinned by social protection, people risk falling into poverty traps.”

Sharan Burrow

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Explains that lacking social safety nets leads to chronic poverty

In simple terms: No social protection traps people in poverty

Key Takeaway

Advocate for stronger social safety nets

Themes

poverty social protection employment

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • low‑income workers
  • unemployed
  • gig economy participants

Key Concepts

Welfare economics public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best prevent poverty traps?
  • How can societies fund comprehensive protection?
A Different Perspective

Implementation costs can be high and politically contentious

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