| Question | the 'deserving poor' |
|---|---|
| Answer | Even though poverty was out of the control of the individual and no one deserved to face starvation, the Victorians believed the poor had to be judged for their worth. If they were deemed to be moral, they could be helped. Along with this was the belief that those who offered charity were socially and morally superior. Their choice to give help to others was seen as an impressive, Christian feat. Meanwhile, the poor were expected to practice self-help. This meant they had to make an effort to get themselves out of poverty, no matter how they ended up there in the first place. |
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