Title: Module 3 Introduction: (CU1 M3) Social Class and Poverty
Course: SkillsCom HDFS 201 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 3 - Social Class & Poverty

In this Module, you will gain an understanding of how social class and poverty affect life outcomes for families. This includes learning different ways in which poverty can be measured and that poverty does not occur randomly in the United States. Certain groups are more likely than others to encounter poverty.

Module Outcomes:

- You will be able to define how poverty is measured in the U.S.
- You will be able to identify demographics of those individuals and families most likely to live in poverty in the U.S.
- You will demonstrate an understanding of how poverty impacts family development.
- You will demonstrate an understanding of contextual factors that affect socioeconomic status.