Definition:
Working poverty describes the condition of being employed while still unable to meet basic living costs.
Usage Context:
Seen in labour market analysis, gig economy critique, and cost-of-living discussions.
Critical Note:
Working poverty undermines the link between labour and security. Employment is framed as responsibility fulfilled even when it fails to provide survival.
Related Terms:
In-Work Poverty, Minimum Income Standard, Austerity, Economic Precarity, Labour Precarity