Session Three:

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT: 1.Who do you think is poor?
2. Why do you believe people are poor in the US and globally?
3. What do you think is being done about poverty?
4. How well do you think poverty is being addressed currently in the U.S?
5. What do you personally think should be done about poverty?

POVERTY in the UNITED STATES

1.      After reading through Poverty in the United States, my opinion on who is poor in the United States is slowly starting to sway in a different way. Looking through statistics and learning about Race in regards to poverty, it is astounding how races other than “white” are the ones whom are having a tougher time through this time of recession.  Why is it that the poverty among different ethnic groups and races is so strong?

2.      In my opinion, the unequal availabilities to those who live somewhere other than the United States seems to still be the reason why people are underprivileged globally. Yet, in the United States, the more I read the more I am starting to realize poorness is more of a trend. A trend which comes from children learning and retaining the “incorrect” ways to handle hardships, education and money.

3.      Different programs are available and are out there for use, but still unsure to whether or not they are the right programs, as well as IF people are using them CORRECTLY.

4.      Statistics are readily available to be studied and analyzed, yet the common folk are most likely not willing to thoroughly read through and understand where these statistics are coming from. The US needs to address the current situation in a way that will finally open the eyes of some Americans, because odd enough, some people still have their eyes shut.

5.      Pending answer....