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African-American Poverty in Kentucky, 2002.
A paper which investigates the reasons and solutions for the poverty level of African-Americans in the state of Kentucky.
576 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 20.95
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Few issues transcend all economic, educational, ethnic, occupational, political, religious, and social lines and impact all individuals, either directly or indirectly. Poverty is one such issue, affecting all individuals and society, both economically and non-economically. The paper shows that the main causes of poverty are relatively simple to identify, i.e., lack of affordable housing, lack of high-paying jobs for lower and middle class wage earners, rising unemployment, etc. However, few effective and viable solutions to eliminating and/or reducing poverty have been identified and implemented. This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to African-American poverty in Kentucky, United States. This paper concludes with ways to eliminate and reduce poverty among minority groups in Kentucky and poverty in general.
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"Clearly poverty among Blacks/African-Americans in Kentucky and poverty in general is a persistent and severe issue. There are several possible ways to eliminate and/or reduce poverty among Blacks/African-Americans in Kentucky and among individuals in general. One potential solution to hunger and poverty is to strengthen Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the federal safety net program for low- or no-income families that allows states flexibility to design and implement its own TANF plan. Another possible solution is to increase the educational and employment opportunities available to individuals currently living in poverty as well as individuals at risk of becoming impoverished. By taking a proactive stance regarding poverty and offering individuals affordable educational and employment opportunities, there is potential to break the cycle of poverty."
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Perspectives on American Poverty, 2005.
A look at the socioeconomic factors that are primarily responsible for American poverty.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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Over the past few decades, governmental aid to the poor has increasingly reflected changes in U.S. population statistics and demographics. As welfare rolls began to reveal higher numbers of non-white recipients, negative attitudes toward the poor escalated. Consequently, poor people in the U.S. have suffered accusations of immorality, laziness and lack of work ethic. This paper refutes the notion that the poor are responsible for the social and economic problems they have encountered. Sociocultural, political, and economic factors have each contributed to the hardships faced by the poor in America.
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"As America moved from an agricultural based society to an industrial base, urban centers grew from an influx of rural labor. De-industrialization has resulted in another influx of laborers into metropolitan areas, only to find chronic unemployment and economic segregation into undesirable and impoverished neighborhoods."
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Poverty and African-American Single Females, 2002.
Examines the social problems of poverty among African-Americans, especially single families headed by women.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper provides statistics and data which indicate the growing trend of poverty among this population group. It also analyzes the nature and existence of the problem by drawing on relevant demographic, economic and political data.
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"This reduction in poverty was shared by families of all types, including those maintained by married couples and those maintained by women householders. (Simms, 1998, A3). Looking specifically at female households with children, the poverty rate dropped below 34 percent for the first time while the rate for families with female householders dropped below the 50 percent mark, also a historic first. (Simms, 1998, A3). When these figures, however, are laid out against the population as a whole, the power of that reduction is more clear. AIn spite of this tremendous progress, African Americans still lag behind other groups. The poverty rate for non-Hispanic Whites, 8.6 percent, was only one-third the Black rate, and the rate for Asian and Pacific Islanders was just over one-half of Blacks (14.0 percent) (Simms, 1998, A3). Most important, within the category of African Americans, single females (especially single mothers) are in the lowest sectors."
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World Poverty and Poverty in the USA, 2007.
An explanation of poverty experienced in the USA and in the developing countries.
1,319 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the global issue of poverty as well as the poverty that exists today in the USA. The author describes the different lives that the poor in America have compared to those struggling to survive in developing countries. He provides some of the causes that lead to abject poverty and concludes that if we cure the world of poverty, we will cure the world of hunger, thirst, illiteracy, and disease.
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"When Americans think of poverty, many of them tend to think of people living on the street and begging for money in our nation's biggest cities. Many are naive to the fact that almost one billion people are living in "absolute poverty." Absolute poverty, as described by Robert McNamara, are "those living, literally, on the margin of life. Their lives are so characterized by malnutrition, illiteracy, and disease as to be beneath any reasonable definition of human dignity" (23). The main reason for McNamara's definition is to help Westerners understand that poverty is a lot different to us than it is in the developing world.
"The poor in New York City may be living under a bridge or sleeping on a park bench, but they rarely have to worry about how they are going to eat since the United States offers programs to aid the poor, such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food stamps. In the developing world, it is a different story. Millions of children receive insufficient amounts of food, especially protein, which thereby causes their brains to remain undeveloped and leads to a higher chance of less-productive lives. Millions of these children die each year before the age of five due to malnutrition and diseases associated with malnutrition (23)."
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Poverty and Single African-American Females, 2002.
A literature review on the social problem of poverty and single African-American females.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines how single African-American females are a major constituent of poverty in America and how many of the children living in poverty in America are the children of African-American families headed by single females. Through a literature review, it examines the rising poverty rate for single African American females even though general the poverty rate among African-Americans seems to be declining. It discusses how this can be attributed to the disparity between wages for men and women and how many families headed by a single female are entitled to child support but do not receive it. It also looks at the influence of geographical location and the direct problem of black children living under the poverty line.
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"While the above statistics suggest poverty among Blacks is declining, 47.5 percent of families headed by single African American mothers had incomes below the poverty line; more than half of families headed by single African American women were poor; single-mother African American families experienced poverty at a rate dramatically higher than married-couple or single-father families; and in 1998, the poverty rate among single-mother African American families with children was five times higher than that of families headed by married couples (Center analysis, 1998). One reason for this is thought to be the disparity between wages for men and women, and another is the fact that many families headed by a single female are entitled to child support but do not receive it (Center analysis, 1998)."
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Poverty Among Single African-American Women, 2002.
Reviews available literature and research on the subject.
2,528 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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A recent study showed that nine out of every ten blacks (91 percent) who live to 75 years of age will have experienced poverty for at least one year during their lifetime, compared with only 50% of whites. Many of the children living in poverty in America are the children of African-American families headed by single females. This paper reviews the current literature on the social problem of poverty and single African American females.
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"Despite this gloomy assessment of poverty among Blacks, reports on the poverty rates among Blacks and Hispanics (Black poverty, 1998; Simms, 1998; Wilson, 1987) showed that there was a continued decline in the poverty rates. They indicated that the number of poor Blacks had dropped by 600,000 to 9.1 million as the poverty rate dropped from 28.4 percent to 26.5 percent in 1997, down from a staggering 35.7 percent in 1983. These numbers drove down the overall poverty rate for Americans from 13.7 percent in 1996 to 13.3 percent, according to the Census Bureau?s annual income and poverty report."
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The Sociology of Poverty and Welfare, 2005.
A sociological perspective on poverty and welfare, including a sociological definition of poverty, explanations for poverty and welfare, and an evaluation of the explanations.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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The paper researches the sociology of poverty and welfare. The paper identifies the conflict and individualistic and cultural perspectives in poverty and welfare, gives a description of six sociological explanations relating to the two identified perspectives of poverty and welfare, and evaluates three of the sociological explanations. Further, this paper gives a description of at least eight sociological studies of welfare and poverty, with at least four representing the different sociological perspectives, as well as four evaluations of the sociological studies. Finally, this paper provides a description of four main constraints, which could affect the work of sociologists in their study of welfare and poverty.
Statement of Thesis
Review of Literature
Summary and Conclusion
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"Defining elements in culture are those of language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed through generation to generation. Further culture can be separated into subgroups of material culture and nonmaterial culture. Components within a culture are inclusive of symbols, gestures, language, values, norms and sanctions, folkways and mores." Those who participate in social research or sociologists place their reliance on three main theoretical frameworks which are symbolic intereactionism which is defined in the focus on languaging and human relationship elements in intimate group settings which gives emphasis to the construction and communication by the individual through use of symbols or micro-analysis. In the thinking of today there is little disagreement that there is not an existence of a definitive in poverty that is "the" end-all in relating the meaning of the existence demonstrating the meaning of poverty. Globalization is new in the theorem arena in relation to reflect on poverty. The studies that are recent in relation to: "globalization, regionalization and their local manifestation in 'globalization' revealed an extraordinary variety of micro-social" causal factors and reasons within the framework of social processes and consequences that are of a broader nature."
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Redefining Poverty, 2003.
Explores the need to redefine the term 'poverty' to improve poverty alleviation strategies.
6,500 words (approx. 26.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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The term 'poverty' does not have as clear-cut a definition as many suppose. In the past, the World Bank defined it as a form of economic deprivation, inhibiting access to necessary resources such as food, medication, shelter, or clothing. This paper shows, however, that by 2001, the World Bank realized that the definition of poverty as "deprivation of income" was simply too limited and limiting because it viewed poverty only from the economic perspective, overlooking the social perspective. It is limiting because the economic definition of poverty engenders poverty alleviation strategies, which aim to improve the economic status of individuals, communities, and areas by addressing the economic infrastructure alone, overlooking the fact that the social and political infrastructures may be, and often are, equally responsible for poverty. The paper shows that realization of the mentioned limitations motivated the World Bank to redefine poverty as used in its annual reports. This new definition, holding poverty to be a "pronounced deprivation of well-being," does address some of the limitations of the older definition, but is not a comprehensive definition. Additionally, it has failed to engender new poverty measurement variables, maintaining the same limited and limiting ones used in the earlier definition.
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Definition
Measurements of Poverty
Social and Political Deprivation
Choice in Poverty
Alleviation Strategies
Criticism of Alleviation Strategies
Re-Emphasizing a New Definition of Poverty
Case Discussion and Analysis
Conclusion
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"In other words, poverty is the absence of equality and equal opportunity. If one considers this definition carefully, especially in light of the areas of inequality highlighted by Todaro, one sees the rationale behind, and the validity of, this definition. Quite simply stated, the unequal status of women and minority groups in many LDC's determines the inability of those groups to access economic independence or even the opportunity for stable employment at fair wages. If we go a step beyond, one will note that resistance to employing women, consequent to patriarchal cultural attitudes prevalent in many LDC's such as rural Egypt, culminates in the exclusion of a significant percentage of the population from participating in national economic development efforts."
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Lee Jacobs' Article: "John Kenneth Galbraith: The Position of Poverty", 2008.
This paper analyzes governmental influences on case poverty and insular poverty in Southeast Asia based on the article "John Kenneth Galbraith: The Position of Poverty" by Lee Jacobs.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This study critically analyzes the idea of case poverty and insular ioverty in the article "John Kenneth Galbraith: The Position of Poverty" by Lee Jacobs. The paper explains that, by understanding the different types of poverty that keep many in the lower echelons of society, Galbraith positions that case poverty is a real concept in determining those that cannot function effectively within society. The paper further suggest that, by critical evaluating this concept, one can argue that Galbraith shows a great deal of insight into poverty, and what factors keep members of a population in the lower classes through government intervention. The paper then applies this concept to the poor in Southeast Asian countries.
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"These ironic features that are contained within economic barren areas reflect the way that governmental development influences what is to be deemed insular poverty. For instance, if a country like Cambodia has resources in rice, a lack of government development could make Cambodia behave within Galbraith's definition of insular poverty without geographical isolation. ...
"This factor further helps develop the terms of poverty that are imposed upon people, through the so-called insular factors of poverty."
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Insular and Case Poverty, 2005.
This paper analyzes governmental influence on case poverty and insular poverty, using the article 'The Position of Poverty' by John Kenneth Galbraith.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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In this paper, the article by Jacobs that reflects Galbraith's theory on Insular and Case Poverty shows certain principles that are correctly adhered to in certain ways, but are delineated in other cases by government corruption. In this manner, many Southeast Asian countries are underdeveloped or overdeveloped depending on how governments structure their class systems. By analyzing this article, there is a greater comprehension of how class is developed through governmental support or non-support in relation to defining aspects of poverty in the modern era.
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"This poverty study critically analyzes the idea of Case Poverty and Insular Poverty in the article "John Kenneth Galbraith: The Position of Poverty" by Lee Jacobs. By understanding the different types of poverty that keep many in the lower echelons of society, Galbraith positions that Case Poverty is a real concept in determining those that cannot function effectively within society. By critical evaluating this concept, one can argue that Galbraith shows a great deal of insight into poverty, and what factors keep members of a population in the lower classes through government intervention. The first defining aspect of Case Poverty is clearly related by Galbraith in identifying those that cannot function on the same level as other members within a given society."
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America's War on Poverty, 2002.
An analysis of the effectiveness of welfare reform on poverty and anti-poverty policy in the U.S..
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper will take a critical look at poverty and anti-poverty policy in the US. Intuitively, it is easy to make the hypothesis that spending more on poverty is better for the greater good. For instance, states with greater percentages of their population below the poverty line should spend more to reduce the incidence of poverty in their jurisdictions. In reality, however, this hypothesis has proven to be invalid. This paper will argue that, rather than improving, poverty is becoming more prevalent.
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Poverty and the Social Security System, 2006.
This paper discusses the social issue of poverty in the United States and the efficacy of the social security system in handling this situation.
3,082 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper relates that, despite the variety of social security and welfare programs were introduced to support the poorer and unemployed population, poverty persisted in the affluent society of the U.S. The author points out that poverty in America has a diverse view from the rest of the world as indicated by statistics of U.S. Department of Commerce (2001), which indicated that a typical American defined as poor by the government has a car, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a stove, a clothes washer and dryer and a microwave, far from the popular images of dire poverty conveyed by the press, liberal activists and politicians. The paper concludes that the Social Security is the U.S. government's greatest success story; by creating more jobs, improving educational facilities, eliminating corruption and by making optimum utilization of social security programs, the U.S. can virtually eliminate remaining poverty from the American society.
Table of Contents
Factor Responsible for Increase in Poverty
Poverty in United States of America
Diverse Definitions of Poverty in United States
Social Security Program
Methods of Reducing Poverty
Conclusion
Table 1: Ownership of Property and Consumer Goods among Poor Family-Units
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"The NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government conducted a joint survey, which revealed that Americans aren't thinking a lot about the poor these days. However, when they are asked about it directly, most Americans think that poverty is still a problem in this country, even in these generally prosperous times. In fact, a majority of Americans think poverty is not just a problem but a big problem. But they define it in a different way, 64% Americans say that a family of f our with an income of $20,000 is poor, whereas 42% say that a family of four earning $25,000 is poor. It shows great political divisions in the country on the subject of poverty."
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War on Poverty, 2004.
An overview of President Lyndon B. Johnson's programs to fight the war on poverty, with a focus on African-Americans.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how these Great Society programs and President Johnson?s ?War on Poverty? affected the status of African-American citizens. It looks at the goals and contents of programs, such as Medicare, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Job Corps. It also discusses whether these programs were effective or not in improving the lives of African-American citizens.
Outline
African-Americans in the 1960s
War on Poverty Policies
Alternative Responses
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"The War on Poverty had two types of federal programs. Johnson first called for economic programs to provide a base for the War on Poverty. This meant prioritizing growth-oriented industries such as manufacturing and construction. It was hoped that such growth industries would industries would stimulate growth in the private sector as well and would generate new jobs. The higher levels of economic growth were also expected to reduce other economic problems, such as unemployment and lower consumer purchasing power."
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Poverty, 2006.
A discussion regarding poverty, the causes and possible solutions.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the controversial issue of poverty, poverty in the USA, what poverty in a developing country such as Ethiopia is, what the solutions appear to be for ending poverty, and who is ultimately responsible for poverty. The paper concludes that poverty is something best resolved through education and informational exchange across countries and that the blame for poverty should not be affixed to those who are poor, but to those in government whose poor decision-making have exacerbated poverty in some communities.
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My Personal Views on Poverty, 2006.
A discussion of poverty in America, from the personal perspective of the author of this paper.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper details the author's personal views on poverty in this persuasive, expository essay. The author -- a self-proclaimed 'bleeding heart' liberal -- says that she finds it sad that in a wealthy country like America, so many citizens live in abject poverty. The essay goes on to discuss reasons for poverty and to critique various options to eradicate the problem.
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"I have been called a "bleeding-heart liberal" because of my views on poverty, welfare, and related issues. But it is a label I am proud to bear. I have done a considerable amount of reading in this area, and I am convinced that many of the stereotypes one hears about those who are poor and on welfare are simply not accurate. For example, there is the myth that welfare mothers continue to bear children in order to qualify for more money from the government. Yet the increase in income received is often insufficient to care properly for a child, much less to make it "profitable" to have more children."
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