TY - JOUR
T1 - Inequality and deprivation in an affluent community
T2 - A case study of the livelihood of low-income households in Central and Western District, Hong Kong
AU - Lee, Vincent Wan-ping
AU - Ling, Henry Wai-hang
AU - Xu, Jiu-li
N1 - This research was funded by the Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor (HKCNP).
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PY - 2024/5/25
Y1 - 2024/5/25
N2 - The Central and Western District (C&W District) of Hong Kong is often associated with prosperity. However, some families in the C&W District, like those in other areas of Hong Kong, face poverty and deprivation. This study implemented purposive sampling and the constructivist grounded theory to investigate the perceptions of and daily challenges faced by underprivileged residents and community stakeholders in the district. This study conducted individual or small group in-depth interviews with 40 residents in 2019. The results revealed that unaffordable housing and poor living environments impeded family cohesiveness. Young people lacked sufficient academic support. Under the government's latest policy direction of “targeted poverty alleviation”, this study recommends that government departments and relevant social stakeholders proactively explore the development of social housing in the district. In addition, community volunteers with English proficiency and other professional skills should be recruited to offer free or affordable tutoring services for underprivileged students.
AB - The Central and Western District (C&W District) of Hong Kong is often associated with prosperity. However, some families in the C&W District, like those in other areas of Hong Kong, face poverty and deprivation. This study implemented purposive sampling and the constructivist grounded theory to investigate the perceptions of and daily challenges faced by underprivileged residents and community stakeholders in the district. This study conducted individual or small group in-depth interviews with 40 residents in 2019. The results revealed that unaffordable housing and poor living environments impeded family cohesiveness. Young people lacked sufficient academic support. Under the government's latest policy direction of “targeted poverty alleviation”, this study recommends that government departments and relevant social stakeholders proactively explore the development of social housing in the district. In addition, community volunteers with English proficiency and other professional skills should be recruited to offer free or affordable tutoring services for underprivileged students.
KW - Family relationships
KW - Housing problems
KW - Inequality
KW - Social advancement
KW - Wealth disparity
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85193988997&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.100960
DO - 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.100960
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85193988997
SN - 2590-2911
VL - 10
JO - Social Sciences and Humanities Open
JF - Social Sciences and Humanities Open
M1 - 100960
ER -