Essays on Poverty

In the realm of global socio-economic patterns, there exists a geographic divide that encapsulates disparities in wealth, development, and living standards. This division, often observed on maps and statistical analyses, reflects a complex interplay of historical, political, and economic factors. The world is segmented into regions that exhibit striking contrasts in terms of prosperity and…

Introduction In urban environments across the world, a complex and unwritten set of rules governs social interactions and survival. This unwritten code, often referred to as the “Code of the Streets,” reflects the socio-economic and cultural dynamics of disadvantaged neighborhoods. Rooted in a struggle for respect, identity, and survival, the code shapes behaviors, norms, and…

This article explains how about 20% of Samoans live under the national poverty line. It also explains how women will be disadvantaged in the workplace, how current youth will face issues of unemployment and explains why the people are poor. The environment is a huge contributing factor to poverty. Samoa has a narrow resource base,…

Since the 1970’s, one of the clearest, most consistent economic trends in the United States has been the increase in income inequality. Income inequality refers to the concentration of wealth among the richest members of society. Following postwar expansion in the United States, the American economy has seen a steady rise in income inequality. The…

The unfortunate reality and effects of economic inequality and poverty can be seen across the globe now more than ever. Researchers have shown the similarities between the economic disparities of neighboring places such as Connecticut’s Fairfield County and Bridgeport when compared to far away neighbors such as the slums of Thailand and the nearby high…

Would you kill if it means a way of surviving? In the book The Hunger Games it tells us a story about a nation in North America called Panem, which is surrounded by twelve districts. There is a class inequality between districts. The higher the district, the lower the poverty. Every year the Capitol forces…

The ideas of helping those in need, humanity, and hospitality through sharing resources are clearly present and often discussed in many of today’s major religions, political systems, and moral foundations. In “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case Against Helping the Poor”, Garrett Hardin debates the issue of how helping the poor will only lead to more death…

Abstract The major risk that can have an adverse negative impact on a child’s development is poverty. Hutchison defines poverty as when an infant or toddler cannot get enough food, quality education, healthcare, electricity, safe water or other critical services. In addition, infants and toddlers in poverty are more likely to develop emotional and behavioral…

Poverty is not an individual problem, and should not be understood apart from inequality, wealth and privilege. It is related to the home of origin; the services provided by the State (such as education, health and urban infrastructure, among others), precarious labor insertion and low salaries. In addition, the inhabitants of the poor suburbs of…

Do you know any of the leading causes for the rise of deaths in the United States? Are you surprised the 1 out of every 7 kids are born into poverty in the U.S.? How have we become so oblivious to things that are happening all around us in our everyday lives? Poverty over the…