Isnt it strange that the U.S is said to suffer from more poverty than any other developing country [who have equal standards of living]? With all of the opportunities given to people who live in the United States, it is shocking to think we have one of the highest poverty rates within this wealthy, industrialized country.
Therefore, here are some more questions to think about when regarding the gap between the rich and poor:
1) Were you aware of the growing gap between the rich and the poor?
Yes and no. If the economy were not where it is at this moment in time, I do not believe I, nor other people would be as aware of the gap between the rich and poor.
2) Why do you think the U.S. has higher income inequality than other industrialized countries?
Since this term refers to inequality among individuals and groups within a society- I would say that a majority of the income inequality in the U.S comes from the differences in opinions regarding ways to create wealth within the country.
3) Why do you think the U.S. has some of the highest poverty rates among industrialized countries?
Over-spending.
4) Do you think it’s possible to end extreme poverty? Why or why not?
I do not believe that poverty can be ended completely, but putting an end to EXTREME poverty does seem attainable. Jeffrey Sachs' nine ways to end extreme poverty seem to be the steps towards heading in the right directions- but his #1 step seems most sufficent and correct. It states, "Commit to the task: The whole world needs to embrace the goal to end extreme poverty". -- I thoroughly agree with this statement because nothing will be accomplished through one person.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Some Thoughts On Poverty
QUESTIONS:
1.Who do you think is poor?
2. Why do you believe people are poor in the US and globally?
3. What do you think is being done about poverty?
4. How well do you think poverty is being addressed currently in the U.S?
5. What do you personally think should be done about poverty?
ANSWERS
1. How does one describe who is poor opposed to who is not? Poor can be defined as one having little money or few possessions, yet is that what "being poor" really is? Is it right to put the malnurished and underprivileged children whom know know difference for equal opportunity to be categorized as poor with those who voluntarily enagage and become addicted to drugs and end up on the streets, dripping in poverty; Is this a fair judgement? In my eyes, poverty and the poor are those who are not able to have access to the equal opportunities that we have in America.
2. When it comes to finding a reason why people in Americaare poor or are poverty stricken; there is none. Globally, people are typicaslly in dire destitute because of the unequal chances given to people (or not given in this case).
3. In all honesty, it is hard to talk about what I think is being done to completely rid of poverty and prevent it as much as possible.- which actually shows the lack of publicity/media geared towards showing the extent of poverty.
4. Poverty is beyond any doubt not shown enough to the public eyes in the United States- therefore rarely thought about. If the poverty that is contiunally happening was shown more often, rather than being overlooked than maybe people would begin to realize the absoulte destitiute people are living through (globablly and in the U.S).
5. Although there are many people who have made attempts to find a "cure" for poverty (relief groups and so on) what is the successful and right apporach to achieve the depletion of poverty? I truly believe that spreading the word through schools/media and making people more knowledgable of the extent of poverty, then hopefully people would become more aware and begin to take serious action as a community to solve for better. Solving poverty is not a one man act, but the efforts of a community.
1.Who do you think is poor?
2. Why do you believe people are poor in the US and globally?
3. What do you think is being done about poverty?
4. How well do you think poverty is being addressed currently in the U.S?
5. What do you personally think should be done about poverty?
ANSWERS
1. How does one describe who is poor opposed to who is not? Poor can be defined as one having little money or few possessions, yet is that what "being poor" really is? Is it right to put the malnurished and underprivileged children whom know know difference for equal opportunity to be categorized as poor with those who voluntarily enagage and become addicted to drugs and end up on the streets, dripping in poverty; Is this a fair judgement? In my eyes, poverty and the poor are those who are not able to have access to the equal opportunities that we have in America.
2. When it comes to finding a reason why people in Americaare poor or are poverty stricken; there is none. Globally, people are typicaslly in dire destitute because of the unequal chances given to people (or not given in this case).
3. In all honesty, it is hard to talk about what I think is being done to completely rid of poverty and prevent it as much as possible.- which actually shows the lack of publicity/media geared towards showing the extent of poverty.
4. Poverty is beyond any doubt not shown enough to the public eyes in the United States- therefore rarely thought about. If the poverty that is contiunally happening was shown more often, rather than being overlooked than maybe people would begin to realize the absoulte destitiute people are living through (globablly and in the U.S).
5. Although there are many people who have made attempts to find a "cure" for poverty (relief groups and so on) what is the successful and right apporach to achieve the depletion of poverty? I truly believe that spreading the word through schools/media and making people more knowledgable of the extent of poverty, then hopefully people would become more aware and begin to take serious action as a community to solve for better. Solving poverty is not a one man act, but the efforts of a community.
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