soc 130 poverty mundher

Poverty: causes and consequences (GRADED DISCUSSION)

Read chapters 1 and 2 of Poverty, By America. Write 2 paragraphs answering the following questions:

  • Matthew Desmond claims that the US government spends billions of dollars assisting poor Americans. However, poverty continues at the same level. Why does the poverty rate remains stable and the number of poor people does not decline? How does Desmond answer this question?
  • Do you agree with him? Why?

After submitting your answers, please reply to at least three (3) of our classmates’ posts, pointing out their good points as well as any limitation you see in their arguments.

Your original answer to the questions as well as your reply-comments to other students must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have read the 2 chapters of Desmond’s book, and completed the other required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Grading scale: 5 points per paragraph and 5 points for reply-comments to other students.

Remember: your answer must demonstrate that you have read the 2 chapters. You must describe Desmond’s ideas clearly.

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