45 million people in the U.S. live in poverty. Many of the families that are affected are single parents and families that just don’t meat the mean. Some of these families live in subsidize housing or project homes because they don’t have enough money to live somewhere else. In the cause of Mary Moolene single parent has one child and an income of 22,000 a year doesn’t qualify for government assist programs because she is not consider to be poor. I think that the government should be able to reconsider some form of assists programs to those people that ask to be help. Conflict theory will say that the only people that are qualify are those people that have very little income or no income, which I think that the government should not have a limited on how much income is bing brought into the house. Because I know from experience that a family of sex or eight people in the house hold can not live on just one salary 26,000 a year. Which most of the families only have one family member that provides for the whole entire family. My solution is that government assists programs should reconsider a different form of aid for those families that their income is just a little over the stander of poor. By looking into providing special program just for those families that meat that criteria only.
Poverty today has impacted many people. People who live in poverty either grew up in the projects or rough areas. These people are either unemployed or underemployed. There are two types of poverty. One of them is Absolute poverty which is a standard of living below the minimum necessary to secure the basic necessities of life. Then there is relative poverty which is a standard of living below that of most others in society, but not necessarily threatening to life on health. The government considers people who live in poverty are under their offical federal governements threshold. The government has organized welfare programs such as the social insurance programs which helps with social security,and other payments to retired workers. The other program in the means-tested program which helps people sustain people who live in poverty, rather than helping them move out of poverty. There have been approaches to help eliminate poverty. One of these approaches is the "trickle down" approach, this was a supply side approach. The other one is the robin hood approach which was a radical concept to eliminate the wide gap between rich and poor by nationalizing large corporations, siezing large fortunes. The last approach was the Interventionaist apporach which is assistance through employment and education. There have also been two theories. One of the theories on a micro level is the modernization theory which believes that wealthy nations become wealthy becuase of early on they were able to develope necessary beliefs. The other theory on a macro level is the dependency theory which is the poverty of the poor nation stems from their colonizations by european, which exploits the poor nations resources and either enslaved their population or used them as cheap labor. A conflcit theorist would say that poverty can effect anyone who doesn't have an education or has grown up in poverty from the beginning. It's hard for these people to get out of poverty because they have been around poverty their whole lives. I think poverty is a major social problem. Especially becuase 45 million people are effected by this social crises. I decided to comment on this topic because its just amamzing to me how many people are effected by poverty. There have been solutions to helping out the people in need but are they really working and is poverty increasing? One way would be to just give everybody a fighting chance but thats hard to do with 45 million people who probably have no education or working skills at all.
Poverty is a major social problem for the United States. According to the article, more than 46 million Americans live below the poverty line. All of these individuals are considered to be officially poor by the government. The actual number of people who are poor is much higher. We must not forget those people (as mentioned in the article) whose earnings are barely above the poverty line. Although living is extremely difficult for these individuals, they are officially considered to be not poor by the government. Poverty penetrates into nearly every aspect of society. Poverty always leads to problems (dysfunctions) in societies. Generally speaking, neighborhoods with high levels of poverty are usually subjected to increased criminal activities, increased drug use, and higher rates of suicide. Poverty can gradually lead to many unexpected problems within a society, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the society. It is particularly difficult for those individuals who live in absolute poverty, meaning they have difficulty meeting the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, individuals living below the poverty line include single headed families headed by women. Many of these innocent women are discriminated at work through their wages and also face an invisible “glass ceiling” when it comes to their level of economic fulfillment.
A conflict theorist would argue by saying poverty exists as a result of discrimination, prejudice, and the lack of opportunity in which women, the poor, and people of color face throughout society. These are all legitimate arguments. Women and people of color face discrimination at their workplace while on the other end homeless individuals are declined jobs. These groups of people often times believe they are stuck in a cycle of poverty as a result of “inadequate socialization.” This, in turn leads them to always believe they are dependent on others who are of higher socioeconomic rank. As a result of these beliefs they often do not even try to become successful and give up hopes of economic fulfillment and the American Dream.
Poverty is a critical problem for the United States. I chose to comment on this particular topic because poverty increased significantly in the last few years as a direct result of the beginning economic depression of 2008/2009. It is truly sad to see high rates of unemployment in a country designed for economic prosperity. However, it is even sadder when one realizes that these numbers are not accurate and that the real unemployment rate is much higher than the numbers provided by the government. The government should carefully consider the dangers poverty puts on society. In terms of taking action, it should also offer jobs for unemployed individuals as a form of assistance in helping to increase their income. This was already done in the 1930s and 1940s which proved to be successful and ultimately helped end The Great Depression.
Poverty is a major social problem not only in the United States but around the globe. Poverty is a problem because it has become reality for many people. These people are living below the poverty line with little to none of their basic needs being met. A theory that coorelates with this issue is the dependency theory, many upper wealthy nations in the past began taking advantage of poorer countries. In saying this to this day countries like America are outsourcing to places like China where they have slave labor. Because of these larger countries outsourcing this way, the poorer countries have grown a dependancy on the richer nations for money and jobs. But because the companies pay their workers so little, these workers are living well under the poverty line. Another theory that applies to poverty is modernization theory, the modernization theory is the belief that wealthy countries have always been wealthy, and will continue to stay wealthy. Modernization theory states, that because these countries are wealthy and always have been they have been able to industrialize, trade, and grow economically, while the poorer countries have not. A conflict theorist would say that capitalism is to blame for the poverty in the world. They would also blame the prejudice towards people of color, specific race and ethnicity as well as poor. Because of this discrimination, many people living in poverty are finding it harder and harder to find jobs and have equal opportunities to those with more money. A conflict theorist would also say that society is to blame for poverty, not the people living in it. I chose this topic because I am a firm believer in ending global poverty, and it happens to be my research topic. A solution to this problem is to lower housing costs, so that the average person can afford housing, food, and other basic needs. Another way we can help end poverty is education, intelligence is power,and thats what the poor need right now, power and a voice to speak up for what they want and need. Most people living in poverty are not there because they want to be, they are there because they werent given opportunity, or a chance to make a difference with their lives. Educate the poor, eliminate poverty.
Poverty is a social problem because it effects our society in political, social and economic ways. It costs wage-workers money as taxpayers are the ones paying for welfare-systems. There are two main theories that helps us gain a better understanding of poverty. The first theory would be blaming the poor which basically tells you that poverty exists because poor people lack the motivation to work or they have certain beliefs that keep them at their poverty level. The second concept is more of a structural approach that is called culture of poverty. This theory focuses on the fact that society is to blame for people being poor because of the lack of opportunities they are presented.
Looking at poverty from a micro-level approach, one would say that an Interactionist would focus on peoples interaction and would say that in order to eliminate poverty we need to interact because humans are social beings that depend on interaction and stratification changes the way we perceive ourselves. This perspective focuses on the way that people define the things that happen in their lives.
I commented on this specific topic because I come from a country that has an extremely low to a non-existing poverty level, therefore it shocks and appalls me that so many Americans live below the poverty line and can not afford their basic needs. The only solution that is able to solve poverty is truly if we interact more with each other and put an end to stratification. If we all learn to accept one another then that way young people will have more encouragement to pursue an education and eventually get a good job.
I agree with Sam that poverty is one of the major social problems in the United States. Sam pointed out that women are more affected by the poverty line because most households are single-women headed family. This is where the women are the breadwinners and trying to raise the family. Yet, they are the ones that make less than men and discriminated against when it comes to jobs. Sam forgot to point out how the government measured those who were living in poverty. According to the article, “Marion Matthew supports herself and her son in New York City on $23,000 a year. According to the government, she does not live in poverty.” This stood out to me because how can two people live in that salary? They need help but apparently the government does not see that. Since, they did not make the cap to receive poverty, they are being kept for these benefits. It saddens me that this amount of salary is not enough for them to get benefits. An interactionist would see this problem as look at those people are living in poverty line. They are barely making it. Those who are living in poverty line are going through the stress of making it next week or next month. Furthermore, they have to go through the labeling theory. Since they are living in the poverty line, they are constantly being labeled in the society as lazy or they are dependent on the government. They are the ones who are being discriminated the most, especially looking for jobs. I agree that lack of education is a factor in poverty. A solution would be programs to help them to enhance skills. For example, the government programs should be pushed to enhance skills in the poverty line. In this case, they are helping those in the poverty line to have more skills and have a better job or career to help them get out of the poverty. It is up to those who want and who do not want the skills programs. This would be realistic because it is advancing the skills of the people living in the poverty. They would have options to get jobs in the job market.
1) Based on what Jenna Nance says that “poverty is major problem not only in the United States but also around the world” I agree with her because it is one of the biggest realities that many families are living right now. Especially for single mothers that do not have the support of the father and have to raise their children on their own, and have to work many long hours just to get enough money to put food on the table. I also commented on her post because many of the poorer countries have to depend on the wealthier countries for other needs. This topic is a really big social problem because many families especially in the poorer countries do not have all the basic needs that a person needs to survive. And it really affects the whole world; even if the country is not poor it is still an effect on the people. An example would be the typhoon that hit the Philippines this past week were many of the people lost everything that they had.
2) I think that an interactionist perspective would look at this problem as recalling the “labeling theory” in which the society labels the poor as being lazy because they do not do anything and just depend on the government for money. It is incompetent and to have the lacking drive of wanting to succeed in life. And would also see themselves coping with the fact that these people are poor and have to live with it. To find an easier way to get help with food and other needs many of the poor people get welfare, some sell drugs to make easy money, others do crimes, or work at a minimum wage job just to get enough money for food and pay a couple bills.
3) I think that her proposed solution is a really good solution because by lowering the cost of housing many people would be able to afford a house and the basic needs. Also by educating the poor they would be able to have a voice and say what they really need. My solution would be to just helping them out with the programs that the state offers, if many of these people were not able to finish school then they should start from there because without an education a person would not be able to do anything with there life and will not be able to get a good job and will end working at least a minimum waged job. Education is the key to everything in life.
I agree somewhat with what evalina wrote. She says that poverty is a social problem because not only does it affect the individual but also tax payers who their money goes to social welfare programs. What I didn’t understand is when she said in order to eliminate poverty we must accept one another and then people will be encouraged to go to school and get a good job. My view of that is that people accepting one another does not mean that they will jump and get the hunger to learn. School is not for everyone and people need to accept that. I chose to comment on this peers entry because It was interesting how she started comparing this as how an interactionist would view this and then started talking about stratification which is more of a functionalist perspective. I think that poverty is a social problem because it affects everyone, as evalina wrote even if you are not directly affected your tax dollars still go to the problem. I’m going to choose conflict perspective. A conflict theorist would see this poverty as a social issue because the rich want to stay rich and so in order for that top 1% to exist there must also be those who are very deprived and poor existing. That large gap and wide range of those who have nothing to those who have everything would never go away because that’s the way the rich and powerful like it to be structured it benefits them and them only. The proposed solution I don’t think is realistic. Just because people accept one another it doesn’t make them want to go to school and get well-paying jobs. I think just jobs in general there is a need for more of them. The country needs to stop outsourcing and keep the jobs in America for those citizens who live here have the rights but get no benefits they are deprived of work.
I agree with Evelina because Poverty is a social problem and does affect our society in political, social, and economic way. It caught my attention because I’ve came across with a couple of people that I see and know they are using welfare because they can’t get a job. This lady has the ability to work, she has a degree and still she decided to stay home and collect welfare checks because she is too lazy. In a functionalist perspective it would be like maybe she is trying and does not have motivation. But I don’t believe she’s trying hard enough. She has motivation she has people by her side, what is really stopping her? I believe that Evelina is right about her solution maybe they need to interact and give people more motivation have more jobs that they are willing to know how to do. Or even have more openings for that career they majored in that could be another problem. It is realistic but it would probably take a long time in order to accomplish this.
I agree with what Kristine said about poverty being a major social issue, not just in the United States but also all over the world. Because of women experiencing workplace discrimination, they suffer more from poverty, since they are the main source of income. Despite the women in the article making only $23,000, she has to provide for both herself and her daughter. However, she can't receive assistance from the government because they declare her to be above the poverty line. A functionalist would also notice something is wrong with the system if the two people living on that salary can't function with it. However, if the woman and her daughter are able to maintain stable jobs and a stable life then a functionalist would say that the system is working for them. An interactionist would note the inner workings of the system and see how each individual works together in the system. If they feel like someone can get by with $23,000 then they wouldn't see the need for government assistance.
Macy M. In response to Evelina's comment I agree with her that poverty affects our society in a political social and economic ways. That so many people are going into poverty that it is costing tax payers and wage workers to pay for these welfare systems. To me poverty has always been a social crises and will always be a socail crises. It's one of those problems where there is an abundance of solutions and proposals that its hard to pint point the cause and come up with a solution for poverty. WIth regarding poverty a conflict theorist wld say that poverty can affect anybody regardless of race, ethnicity. A conflict theorist would also say that once in poverty it is very hard to get out of poverty and you will likely always live in poverty. Evelina had said that in her country there so very little to no poverty and it shocks her that in America some many people live in poverty. A major reason why people end up in poverty is due to lack or no education. Those who live in poveerty are primarily minority and probably never really had access to a decent education. It all ends up in a downward spiral you might end up on the street, commit a crime, sell drugs, etc, it all contributes to someone being in poverty.
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MIGUEL PEREZ…….
45 million people in the U.S. live in poverty. Many of the families that are affected are single parents and families that just don’t meat the mean. Some of these families live in subsidize housing or project homes because they don’t have enough money to live somewhere else. In the cause of Mary Moolene single parent has one child and an income of 22,000 a year doesn’t qualify for government assist programs because she is not consider to be poor. I think that the government should be able to reconsider some form of assists programs to those people that ask to be help. Conflict theory will say that the only people that are qualify are those people that have very little income or no income, which I think that the government should not have a limited on how much income is bing brought into the house. Because I know from experience that a family of sex or eight people in the house hold can not live on just one salary 26,000 a year. Which most of the families only have one family member that provides for the whole entire family. My solution is that government assists programs should reconsider a different form of aid for those families that their income is just a little over the stander of poor. By looking into providing special program just for those families that meat that criteria only.
Poverty today has impacted many people. People who live in poverty either grew up in the projects or rough areas. These people are either unemployed or underemployed. There are two types of poverty. One of them is Absolute poverty which is a standard of living below the minimum necessary to secure the basic necessities of life. Then there is relative poverty which is a standard of living below that of most others in society, but not necessarily threatening to life on health. The government considers people who live in poverty are under their offical federal governements threshold. The government has organized welfare programs such as the social insurance programs which helps with social security,and other payments to retired workers. The other program in the means-tested program which helps people sustain people who live in poverty, rather than helping them move out of poverty. There have been approaches to help eliminate poverty. One of these approaches is the "trickle down" approach, this was a supply side approach. The other one is the robin hood approach which was a radical concept to eliminate the wide gap between rich and poor by nationalizing large corporations, siezing large fortunes. The last approach was the Interventionaist apporach which is assistance through employment and education. There have also been two theories. One of the theories on a micro level is the modernization theory which believes that wealthy nations become wealthy becuase of early on they were able to develope necessary beliefs. The other theory on a macro level is the dependency theory which is the poverty of the poor nation stems from their colonizations by european, which exploits the poor nations resources and either enslaved their population or used them as cheap labor. A conflcit theorist would say that poverty can effect anyone who doesn't have an education or has grown up in poverty from the beginning. It's hard for these people to get out of poverty because they have been around poverty their whole lives. I think poverty is a major social problem. Especially becuase 45 million people are effected by this social crises. I decided to comment on this topic because its just amamzing to me how many people are effected by poverty. There have been solutions to helping out the people in need but are they really working and is poverty increasing? One way would be to just give everybody a fighting chance but thats hard to do with 45 million people who probably have no education or working skills at all.
Poverty is a major social problem for the United States. According to the article, more than 46 million Americans live below the poverty line. All of these individuals are considered to be officially poor by the government. The actual number of people who are poor is much higher. We must not forget those people (as mentioned in the article) whose earnings are barely above the poverty line. Although living is extremely difficult for these individuals, they are officially considered to be not poor by the government. Poverty penetrates into nearly every aspect of society. Poverty always leads to problems (dysfunctions) in societies. Generally speaking, neighborhoods with high levels of poverty are usually subjected to increased criminal activities, increased drug use, and higher rates of suicide. Poverty can gradually lead to many unexpected problems within a society, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the society. It is particularly difficult for those individuals who live in absolute poverty, meaning they have difficulty meeting the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, individuals living below the poverty line include single headed families headed by women. Many of these innocent women are discriminated at work through their wages and also face an invisible “glass ceiling” when it comes to their level of economic fulfillment.
A conflict theorist would argue by saying poverty exists as a result of discrimination, prejudice, and the lack of opportunity in which women, the poor, and people of color face throughout society. These are all legitimate arguments. Women and people of color face discrimination at their workplace while on the other end homeless individuals are declined jobs. These groups of people often times believe they are stuck in a cycle of poverty as a result of “inadequate socialization.” This, in turn leads them to always believe they are dependent on others who are of higher socioeconomic rank. As a result of these beliefs they often do not even try to become successful and give up hopes of economic fulfillment and the American Dream.
Poverty is a critical problem for the United States. I chose to comment on this particular topic because poverty increased significantly in the last few years as a direct result of the beginning economic depression of 2008/2009. It is truly sad to see high rates of unemployment in a country designed for economic prosperity. However, it is even sadder when one realizes that these numbers are not accurate and that the real unemployment rate is much higher than the numbers provided by the government. The government should carefully consider the dangers poverty puts on society. In terms of taking action, it should also offer jobs for unemployed individuals as a form of assistance in helping to increase their income. This was already done in the 1930s and 1940s which proved to be successful and ultimately helped end The Great Depression.
Poverty is a major social problem not only in the United States but around the globe. Poverty is a problem because it has become reality for many people. These people are living below the poverty line with little to none of their basic needs being met. A theory that coorelates with this issue is the dependency theory, many upper wealthy nations in the past began taking advantage of poorer countries. In saying this to this day countries like America are outsourcing to places like China where they have slave labor. Because of these larger countries outsourcing this way, the poorer countries have grown a dependancy on the richer nations for money and jobs. But because the companies pay their workers so little, these workers are living well under the poverty line. Another theory that applies to poverty is modernization theory, the modernization theory is the belief that wealthy countries have always been wealthy, and will continue to stay wealthy. Modernization theory states, that because these countries are wealthy and always have been they have been able to industrialize, trade, and grow economically, while the poorer countries have not. A conflict theorist would say that capitalism is to blame for the poverty in the world. They would also blame the prejudice towards people of color, specific race and ethnicity as well as poor. Because of this discrimination, many people living in poverty are finding it harder and harder to find jobs and have equal opportunities to those with more money. A conflict theorist would also say that society is to blame for poverty, not the people living in it. I chose this topic because I am a firm believer in ending global poverty, and it happens to be my research topic. A solution to this problem is to lower housing costs, so that the average person can afford housing, food, and other basic needs. Another way we can help end poverty is education, intelligence is power,and thats what the poor need right now, power and a voice to speak up for what they want and need. Most people living in poverty are not there because they want to be, they are there because they werent given opportunity, or a chance to make a difference with their lives. Educate the poor, eliminate poverty.
Poverty is a social problem because it effects our society in political, social and economic ways. It costs wage-workers money as taxpayers are the ones paying for welfare-systems.
There are two main theories that helps us gain a better understanding of poverty. The first theory would be blaming the poor which basically tells you that poverty exists because poor people lack the motivation to work or they have certain beliefs that keep them at their poverty level. The second concept is more of a structural approach that is called culture of poverty. This theory focuses on the fact that society is to blame for people being poor because of the lack of opportunities they are presented.
Looking at poverty from a micro-level approach, one would say that an Interactionist would focus on peoples interaction and would say that in order to eliminate poverty we need to interact because humans are social beings that depend on interaction and stratification changes the way we perceive ourselves. This perspective focuses on the way that people define the things that happen in their lives.
I commented on this specific topic because I come from a country that has an extremely low to a non-existing poverty level, therefore it shocks and appalls me that so many Americans live below the poverty line and can not afford their basic needs. The only solution that is able to solve poverty is truly if we interact more with each other and put an end to stratification. If we all learn to accept one another then that way young people will have more encouragement to pursue an education and eventually get a good job.
I agree with Sam that poverty is one of the major social problems in the United States. Sam pointed out that women are more affected by the poverty line because most households are single-women headed family. This is where the women are the breadwinners and trying to raise the family. Yet, they are the ones that make less than men and discriminated against when it comes to jobs. Sam forgot to point out how the government measured those who were living in poverty. According to the article, “Marion Matthew supports herself and her son in New York City on $23,000 a year. According to the government, she does not live in poverty.” This stood out to me because how can two people live in that salary? They need help but apparently the government does not see that. Since, they did not make the cap to receive poverty, they are being kept for these benefits. It saddens me that this amount of salary is not enough for them to get benefits.
An interactionist would see this problem as look at those people are living in poverty line. They are barely making it. Those who are living in poverty line are going through the stress of making it next week or next month. Furthermore, they have to go through the labeling theory. Since they are living in the poverty line, they are constantly being labeled in the society as lazy or they are dependent on the government. They are the ones who are being discriminated the most, especially looking for jobs.
I agree that lack of education is a factor in poverty. A solution would be programs to help them to enhance skills. For example, the government programs should be pushed to enhance skills in the poverty line. In this case, they are helping those in the poverty line to have more skills and have a better job or career to help them get out of the poverty. It is up to those who want and who do not want the skills programs. This would be realistic because it is advancing the skills of the people living in the poverty. They would have options to get jobs in the job market.
1) Based on what Jenna Nance says that “poverty is major problem not only in the United States but also around the world” I agree with her because it is one of the biggest realities that many families are living right now. Especially for single mothers that do not have the support of the father and have to raise their children on their own, and have to work many long hours just to get enough money to put food on the table. I also commented on her post because many of the poorer countries have to depend on the wealthier countries for other needs. This topic is a really big social problem because many families especially in the poorer countries do not have all the basic needs that a person needs to survive. And it really affects the whole world; even if the country is not poor it is still an effect on the people. An example would be the typhoon that hit the Philippines this past week were many of the people lost everything that they had.
2) I think that an interactionist perspective would look at this problem as recalling the “labeling theory” in which the society labels the poor as being lazy because they do not do anything and just depend on the government for money. It is incompetent and to have the lacking drive of wanting to succeed in life. And would also see themselves coping with the fact that these people are poor and have to live with it. To find an easier way to get help with food and other needs many of the poor people get welfare, some sell drugs to make easy money, others do crimes, or work at a minimum wage job just to get enough money for food and pay a couple bills.
3) I think that her proposed solution is a really good solution because by lowering the cost of housing many people would be able to afford a house and the basic needs. Also by educating the poor they would be able to have a voice and say what they really need. My solution would be to just helping them out with the programs that the state offers, if many of these people were not able to finish school then they should start from there because without an education a person would not be able to do anything with there life and will not be able to get a good job and will end working at least a minimum waged job. Education is the key to everything in life.
-Ariadna Q.
I agree somewhat with what evalina wrote. She says that poverty is a social problem because not only does it affect the individual but also tax payers who their money goes to social welfare programs. What I didn’t understand is when she said in order to eliminate poverty we must accept one another and then people will be encouraged to go to school and get a good job. My view of that is that people accepting one another does not mean that they will jump and get the hunger to learn. School is not for everyone and people need to accept that. I chose to comment on this peers entry because It was interesting how she started comparing this as how an interactionist would view this and then started talking about stratification which is more of a functionalist perspective. I think that poverty is a social problem because it affects everyone, as evalina wrote even if you are not directly affected your tax dollars still go to the problem.
I’m going to choose conflict perspective. A conflict theorist would see this poverty as a social issue because the rich want to stay rich and so in order for that top 1% to exist there must also be those who are very deprived and poor existing. That large gap and wide range of those who have nothing to those who have everything would never go away because that’s the way the rich and powerful like it to be structured it benefits them and them only.
The proposed solution I don’t think is realistic. Just because people accept one another it doesn’t make them want to go to school and get well-paying jobs. I think just jobs in general there is a need for more of them. The country needs to stop outsourcing and keep the jobs in America for those citizens who live here have the rights but get no benefits they are deprived of work.
I agree with Evelina because Poverty is a social problem and does affect our society in political, social, and economic way. It caught my attention because I’ve came across with a couple of people that I see and know they are using welfare because they can’t get a job. This lady has the ability to work, she has a degree and still she decided to stay home and collect welfare checks because she is too lazy. In a functionalist perspective it would be like maybe she is trying and does not have motivation. But I don’t believe she’s trying hard enough. She has motivation she has people by her side, what is really stopping her? I believe that Evelina is right about her solution maybe they need to interact and give people more motivation have more jobs that they are willing to know how to do. Or even have more openings for that career they majored in that could be another problem. It is realistic but it would probably take a long time in order to accomplish this.
I agree with what Kristine said about poverty being a major social issue, not just in the United States but also all over the world. Because of women experiencing workplace discrimination, they suffer more from poverty, since they are the main source of income. Despite the women in the article making only $23,000, she has to provide for both herself and her daughter. However, she can't receive assistance from the government because they declare her to be above the poverty line. A functionalist would also notice something is wrong with the system if the two people living on that salary can't function with it. However, if the woman and her daughter are able to maintain stable jobs and a stable life then a functionalist would say that the system is working for them. An interactionist would note the inner workings of the system and see how each individual works together in the system. If they feel like someone can get by with $23,000 then they wouldn't see the need for government assistance.
Macy M.
In response to Evelina's comment I agree with her that poverty affects our society in a political social and economic ways. That so many people are going into poverty that it is costing tax payers and wage workers to pay for these welfare systems. To me poverty has always been a social crises and will always be a socail crises. It's one of those problems where there is an abundance of solutions and proposals that its hard to pint point the cause and come up with a solution for poverty. WIth regarding poverty a conflict theorist wld say that poverty can affect anybody regardless of race, ethnicity. A conflict theorist would also say that once in poverty it is very hard to get out of poverty and you will likely always live in poverty.
Evelina had said that in her country there so very little to no poverty and it shocks her that in America some many people live in poverty. A major reason why people end up in poverty is due to lack or no education. Those who live in poveerty are primarily minority and probably never really had access to a decent education. It all ends up in a downward spiral you might end up on the street, commit a crime, sell drugs, etc, it all contributes to someone being in poverty.
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