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    systemic cause of poverty in the United States. Many of these individuals are in poverty for a particular time period and they will experience periods in and out of poverty. The economic vulnerability of those who have experienced poverty, nonetheless it puts them back at risk again of falling back into poverty. It is all caused by systemic risks by those near or in the poverty by the economic and social policies that are set. The author, Mark Rank’s wrote this book to share how poverty directly has affected

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    The Mindset of Poverty In America The U.S. Census Bureau states, “Last year in 2015, approximately 47.7 million Americans or 14.8 percent of the population were living in poverty.” For many people in America being poor is becoming a way of life that seems like a bear trap for those that are caught in its grasp. It’s a reality that is faced by many Americans to this day. Being poor can not only be measured by the amount of money you have but also by the amount of freedoms you have. We must take

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    Poverty is one of largest problem in the whole world, because thousands of people are affected by this major concern. Poverty is an issue that inflicts many dangerous situations, such as, crimes, diseases, lack of literacy, hard labor, etc., and therefore, it is essential to resolute before it gets worse. For example, United States is having risen in unemployment rates, which indicates the early symptoms, that citizens have started submerging into poverty. In most of the poor countries crime ratio

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    Poverty Taking Control Poverty in America is an immense issue to be considered, and it influences many people in different ways. Being poor in America can have a whole bunch effects in your life as you try to survive. However, there are solutions that can be done to stop more people from living in poverty. To stop poverty from increasing more each day we all need to get together and help poor people get food, find jobs, and a home or place to live in. Some Americans actually exhibit the signs of

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    Poverty and Children in the United States Who are America’s poor children? How many children in America are poor? What are some of the hardships that face poor children in America? These are only a few questions that we can ask ourselves when considering children who live in poverty in America. Children face monumental hardships in our country because of poverty or the condition of not possessing the means to afford basic human needs. The economic crisis that we find ourselves in today

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    One of the most problematic issues in America is hunger. Many people day by day from a young age as adults struggle to stay on their feet not only to feed themselves, but other individuals. Poverty is the main cause which leads young generations to fall, due to the standard requirements that they may need to meet, but don't qualify. Gongloff within his article mentioned, “More than 45 million people, or 14.5 percent of all Americans, lived below the poverty line.” This demonstrates how even the most

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    Child Poverty In America

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    think about the States as being the land of the “American Dream”. Despite being home of the “American dream”, poverty has become one of Americas most major leading problems. Poverty affects multiple groups of people throughout the United States. Child poverty specifically has grown vastly and has fostered major issues such as educational issues, behavioral problems, and generational poverty. Through the pursuit of knowledge, developing critical thinking skills among youth, creating a relatable educational

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    Jaliya Pagan AP Lit. Mrs. Herbert Poverty in America Poverty in America is one of the longest fought battles in America along with homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, racism and immigration. Poverty is the state or condition of having little to no money, goods, or means of support. Some causes of poverty vary from lack of employment, lack of education, Economic changes, and mental / physical disabilities. While suffering from poverty, it is hard to be a part of society. One may even debate

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    of the most problematic issue in America is hunger. Many people day by day from a young age as adults struggle to stay on their feet not only to feed themselves, but other individuals. Poverty is the main cause which lead young generations to fall being in society due to the standard requirements that they may need to meet, but don't qualify. Gongloff within his article mentioned, “More than 45 million people, or 14.5 percent of all Americans, lived below the poverty line.” This demonstrates how even

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    Poverty is a large issue in america with an appalling 43.1 million americans living in poverty as shown on the U.S Census Bureau. Poverty may not seem like that much of an issue if it doesn't affect someone personally, but it’s an issue that affects everyone no matter what. The consequences of a high poverty rate is the tensions that will indefinitely affect both the rich and poor. One such place that shows these tensions are Danville, KY. Danville’s current poverty rate is 19.2% with over 28,000

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