A situation wherein poor people lacks resources to get out of poverty is simply known as the cycle of povertyas it makes it impossible to break the cycle due to the high probability of an increase in their poverty.
There are many disadvantages that collectively work in a circular process making it virtually impossible for individuals to break the cycle. This occurs when poor people do not have the resources necessary to get out of poverty, such as financial capital, education, or connections. This lack may increase their poverty. 
