American Poverty

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This paper examines the causes of poverty and develops a practical proposal to eliminate poverty in the United States. It identifies the obstacles in eliminating poverty and evaluates the ability to manage these social issues. The paper considers the impact of inequalities derived from class position, race, ethnicity, and gender. The author also explores how contemporary changes in the political climate and the economy can contribute to poverty.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Poverty Rate
Central Causes of Poverty for the Commission to Investigate
Changes in the Political Climate and Economy
Proposal
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"The central cause of poverty that the commission would investigate would include single parent homes, lack of education, teenage pregnancy and lack of support within poor communities. The aforementioned issues seem to be the most significant determinants of poverty.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services children who are raised in single parent homes and children who are products of teenage mothers are more likely to live in poverty. In addition the lower the amount of education that an individual has the more likely they are to live in poverty. Studies have also found that when individuals in poor neighborhoods lack emotional and financial support it is very difficult for them to get out of poverty and create a better life for themselves."

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