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Begging, also known as panhandling in North America, is the practice of asking others for favors—typically money—with little expectation of repayment, and it commonly occurs in public places like streets, parks, and markets. It matters because it reflects patterns of poverty and economic inequality, and raises questions about public space, social welfare, and how societies respond to those in need.
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- solicitation
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- Commons category
- Begging
- topic's main category
- Category:Begging
- used by
- beggar
- practiced by
- beggar
- social media followers
- 2435571
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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