Cited by 1,294Income, Poverty, and InequalityQuality of Life MeasurementSocial Policy and Reform Studies

Deprivation

Townsend, Peter·1987·Journal of Social Policy

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Widening inequality in the distribution of resources, higher rates of unemployment and deteriorating conditions in the inner cities have concentrated attention in Britain, and elsewhere in Europe, upon the idea and exact meaning of ‘deprivation’. This scientific concept is used extensively not only in the analysis of social conditions but also, in an applied form, as an instrument of policy in allocating resources to particular regions, areas and services. This paper argues that the indicators which are chosen to represent the phenomenon are often unduly restricted and even involve double counting. As a result the distribution and severity of deprivation seems to be seriously misperceived and resources misallocated. A review of the available studies shows how the concept might be treated more coherently in relation to that of poverty.

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Authors
Townsend, P.
Corresponding author
Townsend, Peter
Venue
Journal of Social Policy
Published
1987-04
Volume
16
Issue
2
Pages
125-146
ISSN
  • 0047-2794 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-7823
OpenAlex
W4247818158
Cited by
1,294
References
18
Citations by year
2026: 83 · 2025: 101 · 2024: 97 · 2023: 97 · 2022: 87 · 2021: 107 · 2020: 84 · 2019: 73 · 2018: 68 · 2017: 47 · 2016: 55 · 2015: 54 · 2014: 36 · 2013: 37 · 2012: 36
FWCI
19.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Social Policy (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Income, Poverty, and Inequality
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Quality of Life Measurement
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Social Policy and Reform Studies
Keywords
deprivation, poverty, deprivation indicators, double counting, resource allocation, inequality, unemployment, inner city, social policy

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