Social Work

The poverty trap: a grounded theory on the price of survival for the urban poor in Mexico

B. Turnbull, S. F. Gordon, et al.

This article delves into the survival tactics of urban poor in Mexico and how these strategies contribute to a cyclical trap of poverty. Conducted by Bernardo Turnbull, Sarah Frances Gordon, Angélica Ojeda-García, Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama, and Cinthia Cruz del Castillo, the research highlights the resilience of these communities while advocating for innovative and inclusive poverty intervention strategies.

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Abstract

This article explores how the survival tactics of the urban poor in Mexico keep them trapped in poverty. A qualitative grounded theory study involving 115 participants (75 women and 40 men) in 10 impoverished neighborhoods across three Mexican regions used observational accounts and in-depth interviews. Findings reveal that while the urban poor demonstrate resilience and hard work, their survival strategies incur significant costs, creating a cycle of poverty. The authors advocate for integrated and participatory interventions that consider the knowledge and strengths of the urban poor to effectively combat poverty.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jul 24, 2024

Authors

Bernardo Turnbull, Sarah Frances Gordon, Angélica Ojeda-García, Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama, Cinthia Cruz del Castillo

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