- 20.03.2025
Redefining Poverty and Social Identity in Modern Society
Nowadays, the concept of poverty is no longer an exclusively economic phenomenon but is transforming into a multifaceted issue. Today, the focus is not only on material aspects but also on matters of social isolation, the accessibility of services, and the ability to form connections within society. The modern approach clearly shifts away from traditional vertical structures—where status was defined by rigid social roles—toward more flexible, horizontal relationships, in which interactions occur between individuals in similar economic and social conditions. We observe that the wealthy interact primarily among themselves, while those facing hardships form their own communities, giving rise to new forms of social self-identification and widening the gap between different segments of the population.