The Logic Of Stupid Poor People
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Poverty is a complex and growing problem in the United States. As of right now there is no solution. There are proposals and acts, such as Obama Care, that were enacted in an attempt to help people in poverty, and there are so many organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and The Hunger Project, that try to aid people when they start to lack the necessities, like food and shelter. College students are graduating college with a large amount of student loans and no way of paying them off, people are being evicted from their homes, and employees are being laid off. The unemployment rate in the United States in 2015 was five percent, that’s about fifteen million people. It’s becoming difficult for people to find jobs, therefore making it hard for people to get back on their feet and start living a comfortable lifestyle. Poverty in the …show more content…
Not having food, clothes, a roof over your head, money, or a job. It means living a lower quality of life than the average person. Poverty can be someone’s choice of lifestyle. They may spend all their money on fancy materialistic items rather than on basic human needs. Tressie McMillan Cottom’s article, “The Logic of Stupid Poor People”, states how there are two types of poor people. One that tries to be acceptable, and one tries to be presentable. “...‘Acceptable’ is about gaining access to a limited set of rewards granted upon group membership (Cottom 4).” Cottom believes that people living in poverty should strive to appear acceptable rather than presentable. Being acceptable is the logical way of going about being in poverty. It’s actually trying to make yourself be better rather than just trying to be the bare minimum that society wants. People living in poverty are usually perceived as not knowing how to manage money because most people living in poverty spend their money on expensive cars and accessories. They purchase these expensive items in order to seem like they are not
In this essay, the author
- Explains that poverty is a complex and growing problem in the united states. there are proposals and acts, such as obama care, that help people in poverty.
- Explains that poverty is a measure of one's well-being, therefore its definition varies all over the world. people are determined by the government if they are in poverty depending on how much they earn, where they live, what they eat,
- Analyzes barbara ehrenreich's article, "serving in florida," about how popular cities in the united states are strived for by both the rich and the poor.
- Explains that poverty is a complex and growing problem in the united states. there are proposals and acts, such as obama care, that help people in poverty.
- Explains that poverty is a measure of one's well-being, therefore its definition varies all over the world. people are determined by the government if they are in poverty depending on how much they earn, where they live, what they eat,
- Analyzes barbara ehrenreich's article, "serving in florida," about how popular cities in the united states are strived for by both the rich and the poor.
- Explains that people living in poverty should strive to appear acceptable rather than presentable by spending their money on expensive cars and accessories.
- Opines that there is a giant gap between the rich and the poor in the united states. solutions to solving poverty are creating new jobs, raising the minimum wage, having access to healthcare, and immigration reform
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- Explains that the unemployment rate in the united states in 2012 was 8.1 percent, but this doesn't make up for the other 11 percent of the population.
- Explains how non-profit organizations like feeding america, project bread, meals on wheels, the hunger site, oxfam, jubilee usa, and the mercy corps help people out of poverty.
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- Cites feedingamerica.org/hunger-and-poverty-statistics. n.p.. web. 6 mar 2014.
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- Analyzes how linda tirado explains that self-destructive behaviors are the only thing that keeps her from collapsing or exploding. some argue that there is no way for people in poverty to get out of being poor.
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- Explains why poverty is prevalent despite anti-poverty programs, and why the american welfare system is broken.
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- Analyzes how peter singer introduces ethical and moral questions like this in "singer's solution to poverty".
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- Analyzes how the circle of poverty is one of the main issues in today's society.
- Analyzes how peter singer introduces ethical and moral questions like this in "singer's solution to poverty".
- Opines that in order to end poverty, america must find the sources, initiate solutions, and undergo sacrifices, whether willing or not.
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- Explains that poverty has been a consistent problem throughout history. many citizens are victims who are in danger of becoming into poverty.
- Narrates how a middle-class family is constantly in debt and struggling to pay for cell phone bills, electricity and gas for their car. it's sad to be in this situation.
- Explains that poverty is a common social and personal issue that has troubled us throughout the years. the homelessness is not new to our nation.
- Explains that poverty has been a consistent problem throughout history. many citizens are victims who are in danger of becoming into poverty.
- Narrates how a middle-class family is constantly in debt and struggling to pay for cell phone bills, electricity and gas for their car. it's sad to be in this situation.
- Analyzes how the passage "edge of poverty" relates to many of the victims who become in poverty and in debt. they either end up working in a hard labor company that deals with either filing checks, flipping burgers, or retail.
- Explains that communities across the united states suffer from poverty. people who end up in debt are the ones who lack paying the housing, and aren't stabled or constantly being in state of cash flow.
- Opines that paying taxes to support the low-income community and doing community service to help them out is unavoidable and it has been drastically increasing throughout time.
- Explains that even though america is the richest country in the world, its economy isn't stable. even today, there are still people struggling to find shelter, to feed their kids, and find warm clothing.
- Explains that people tend to become homeless out of unavoidable situations. homelessness is a growing issue and needs help and action, such as building affordable housing units and helping drug addicts overcome their addictions.
717 wordsRead More - Poverty Social Issuesexplanatory essayPoverty is a social issue that has be a problem for humanity since the beginning of time. Poverty has been a consistent and ongoing problem throughout history all over the world (Rasheed, 2013). No matter what the society is like or the median salary inside that society there have always been people who are homeless and starving (Rasheed, 2013). Despite the United States being a modern, developed country we still struggle with poverty and unemployment (Rasheed, 2013). Every day there are people struggling to find food, clothing and shelter. This problem in society has various effects on different government institutions (Rasheed, 2013). The federal government measures poverty by the numbers (Rasheed, 2013). “In 2007, the federal “poverty line” was set at $16,530 for a family of three and $21,203 for a family of four (USCB) (Rasheed, 2013).” If a family makes less money a year than they can live on they are officially classified as poor (Rasheed, 2013). “According to the Census Bureau, about 12.3 percent of all Americans were living in poverty in 2006 (Rasheed, 2013).” That means there are 36 million people at or below poverty level in the United States (Rasheed, 2013).
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- Explains that poverty has been a problem for humanity since the beginning of time.
- Explains that poverty guidelines are issued by the government so people can find the programs they need for help. in 2010, 15.1 percent of all people lived in poverty.
- Compares the poverty rate amongst blacks and hispanics with the national average.
- Explains that poverty has been a problem for humanity since the beginning of time.
- Explains that poverty guidelines are issued by the government so people can find the programs they need for help. in 2010, 15.1 percent of all people lived in poverty.
- Compares the poverty rate amongst blacks and hispanics with the national average.
- Explains that poverty rates are the highest in homes with single mothers, especially if they are black or hispanic. in 2010, 31 percent of households run by single women were at or below poverty level.
- Explains that children represent a very disproportionate part of the poor in the united states. the poverty rate for children varies by race.
- Explains that low-income and food insecure people are vulnerable to the disease obesity due to sedentary lifestyles, increased portion sizes, and a unique challenge in adopting healthy eating habits.
- Explains that low-income neighborhoods lack grocery stores and are forced to eat at covenant stores. healthy food is expensive, and fats and added sugars are less expensive and more readily available.
- Explains that low-income neighborhoods have fewer physical activity resources, which leads to obesity, crime, traffic, and unsafe playground equipment.
- Explains that those who are eating less or skipping meals to stretch food budgets may overeat when food becomes available, which can cause significant weight gain.
- Explains that the situation of "feast or famine" is especially a problem for parents at poverty level because mothers restrict their food intake, to sacrifice their own nutrition in hopes of saving their children from hunger.
- Explains that low-income youth and adults are exposed to disproportionately more marketing and advertising for obesity-promoting products that encourage the consumption of unhealthful foods and discourage physical activity.
1078 wordsRead More - Summary Of The Logic Of Stupid Poor Peopleanalytical essayIn The Logic of Stupid Poor People by Tressie McMillan, she states, “Why do poor people make stupid, illogical decisions to buy status symbols?” (538). Poor is not only a status but a state of mind. Money may be short, but there can be happiness when making the most of what has been earned. Some people just have expensive taste and want what they want. Maybe they saved to buy that $2500 handbag, maybe it was on sale or maybe it was given to her. How can anyone know? Poor people buy status symbols to elevate their status in their own community and in turn feel better about themselves. Equality is relative. She says, “First they insist on being poor when it is so easy to not be poor.” (536). The poor are mostly poor because they are
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mcmillan's the logic of stupid poor people explains that poor people buy status symbols to elevate their status in their community and in turn feel better about themselves.
- Analyzes how mcmillan's illogical belief is a survival skill. status symbols are not survival skills. they make people feel better about themselves and deserve more respect.
- Analyzes how the mother's statement contradicts what she previously stated about being able to get done what the elderly lady next door hadn't done in over a year. limits can be eliminated making status, wealth, and power obtainable for anyone that works for it.
- Analyzes how mcmillan's the logic of stupid poor people explains that poor people buy status symbols to elevate their status in their community and in turn feel better about themselves.
- Analyzes how mcmillan's illogical belief is a survival skill. status symbols are not survival skills. they make people feel better about themselves and deserve more respect.
- Analyzes how the mother's statement contradicts what she previously stated about being able to get done what the elderly lady next door hadn't done in over a year. limits can be eliminated making status, wealth, and power obtainable for anyone that works for it.
- Analyzes mcmillan's idea that only white men are privileged, citing empirical evidence that women and people of color are judged by appearances differently and more harshly.
- Analyzes how mcmillan's statement rings true. it would be quite difficult for a wealthy person to let go of their ingrained expectancy of the luxuries their social status provides.
- Analyzes how mcmillan believes that presentation is the main difference between being stereotyped and being treated better when dressed well.
942 wordsRead More - The Cycle of Povertyexplanatory essay“For most Americans, the word ‘poverty’ suggests destitution: an inability to provide a family with nutritious food, clothing, and reasonable shelter” (Rector, 2007). Poverty can be socially defined through severe deprivation of education, food, safe water, sanitation, and health care regardless of one’s income. The U.S. Department of Health and human Services periodically updates poverty guidelines and depending on what state you live in the guidelines range.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that america is one of the wealthiest nations on earth with high inequality in income, wealth, power and education. people who are legally and socially poor in the united states tend to stay in a cycle through life, not always by choice but because they are given fewer opportunities.
- Explains that inequalities exist in america because of the amount of income and wealth that is distributed through power.
- Explains that poverty is defined through severe deprivation of education, food, safe water, sanitation, and health care regardless of one's income.
- Explains that america is one of the wealthiest nations on earth with high inequality in income, wealth, power and education. people who are legally and socially poor in the united states tend to stay in a cycle through life, not always by choice but because they are given fewer opportunities.
- Explains that inequalities exist in america because of the amount of income and wealth that is distributed through power.
- Explains that poverty is defined through severe deprivation of education, food, safe water, sanitation, and health care regardless of one's income.
- Explains that poverty rates vary between ethnic and racial subgroups. black or hispanic families are statistically higher in poverty than of families headed by single men or married couples.
- Opines that the social class of the poor is not achieved it is ascribed. people struggle to get food, clothes, and shelter, but social classes work hard to achieve higher opportunities and advancements.
- Explains that there are levels of social mobility for the poor based on the degree to which one’s earnings, housing status, education, and benefits change. education plays a role in the continuation of the poverty cycle.
- Explains that the american dream is sought through success, wealth, fame, and power. all levels of success vary depending on what one would like to achieve.
- Explains that anthropologist oscar lewis argued that poor people hold a set of values that emphasizes living for the moment rather than thrift, investment in the future, or hard work.
- Explains that labor markets affect poverty levels because there are fewer opportunities available for people to achieve jobs when the market is down.
- States that brinkerhoff, ortega, weitz, & white, l. k. (2011). essentials of sociology.
- Cites page, m. e., and stevens, a. h. understanding the relation between labor market opportunities and poverty rates in california.
- Cites rector, r., "how poor are america's poor? examining the "plague" of poverty in america".
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