Title: Why is it So Hard to Escape Poverty in America
Headings: Why is it So Hard to Escape Poverty in America
Why is it So Hard to Escape Poverty in America
The federal government has been fighting a war on poverty for more than five decades, even longer than it has been fighting the war on drugs and it’s been just as successful. Which is to say, not very successful at all. America has one of the highest poverty rates among developed countries.
Poverty in America
Classifying Poverty
The 2018 poverty guideline for a family of four is $25,100.
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Types of Poverty
The Effects of Poverty
Poverty and Academic Achievement
Children from poor backgrounds lag behind at all stages of education.
Poverty and Psychosocial Outcomes
Children living in poverty are at greater risk of behavioral and emotional problems.
Poverty and Physical Health
Causes of Poverty
Healthcare Inequality
Educational Inequality
Income Inequality
15 Ways to Fight Poverty
1. Educate Yourself
2. Find a Mentor
3. Stay Your Ass Out of Trouble
4. Stay Healthy
5. Don’t’ Develop Bad Habits
6. Don’t Have a Kid
7. Get a Job
8. Get Out
9. Go to College
10. Get Health Insurance
11. And Renters Insurance
12. Learn Financial Basics
13. Pick Your Partner Wisely
14. Help Until or Unless
15. Get Help
The Great Escape
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Content: This type of poverty is usually temporary as it involves a crisis or loss occurring. Events connected with situational poverty include environmental disasters, divorce, or severe health problems. A good example of situational poverty caused by an environmental disaster would be New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Many people were homeless, lost their jobs, lost everything. The fall of the economy can also be considered an event that could cause situational poverty. Generational Poverty: This type of poverty involves the birth of two generations into poverty. Because they were born into this situation, they usually don’t have the tools to get themselves out of it. Absolute Poverty: This type of extreme poverty is rare in the United States.