Kathleen Wright Poverty

In 2008, poverty is considered as one of the most intractable problems due to the developments of industrialization and capitalism that led to an increased gap between the rich and poor. 1.4 billion people live on $1.25 per day while 963 million people live in hunger. Written in 2015, this source gave a brief overview of poverty and its history. Different types of terms are used to describe poverty and the history was able to provide a basic explanation of its existence. There were no spelling errors and the given information was not biased. It was written by Laura Finley, a sociology and criminology professor, who works with topics related to human rights and social justice. Although this is a credible source, I would need to search for more

What is poverty? The word poverty produces many different ideas and images in people’s minds depending on their past socializations. Words can create images in people’s minds out of preconceived ideas they have developed through their life experience. In her article titled “Changing the Face of Poverty; Nonprofits and the Problem of Representation” Diana George examines the semantics and the imagery of the word poverty. While also addressing the issue of how people perceive poverty and what people living in poverty truly look like (676). Prof. George is arguing that organizations like Habitat for Humanity, which were created to help people in poverty actually perpetuate the wrong image of what someone in poverty looks like (678). Most organizations created to help those in need, especially those in the

Credibility statement: A university of Georgia professor gave an hour-long ted talk talking about her experiences of working and traveling to different countries seeing the fast fashion industry at first hands. She now teaches about fashion sustainability and the cycles of the fast fashion market.

Jo Goodwin Parker’s essay, “What is Poverty?” is about Parker who has personally experienced rural poverty. She explains her story from childhood to adulthood. Parker’s struggles are overwhelming; look at any sentence, the evidence of her daily struggle is there. From her underwear to living arrangements, and everything in between, Parker resides in poverty. In her essay, she says to listen to the story of what poverty is. Then she talks about the different aspects of poverty. Parker talks about the lack of health conditions she and her three children suffer from. She decides to be a mother even though she has no ability to provide

The epidemic of poverty has been around since the dawn of human history and it’s been only recently that people have decided to do something about it; remarkable causes have conjured to end this crime such as Obamacare, food stamps, and CARE, yet even so, statistics have shown that in the past few years, the rate of poverty has increased. Many individuals are unjustifiably subjected to this punishment; if that’s so, why are they being punished for a crime they didn’t commit? Jeannette Walls’s life could probably answer that; it’s a lesson being taught by the universe on how we should become greater than our ancestors rather than a penalty. Yes, poverty is unjust, but it’s sometimes needed to make life more bearable.

In Diana Georges “Changing the Face of Poverty”, she uses various examples of ads, brands, and organizations  to show that the way poverty is portrayed has corrupted the understanding Americans have on poverty and what it really is. I agree with Diana George’s statement that the impression of poverty through visual imagery is distorted. Her essay examines many aspects of the misrepresentation of poverty. Society believes that they are doing more than what is actually being accomplished. The effect of her explanation allows for the audience to alter their opinion on the true image of poverty. Her use of real organizations within the community strengthens her approach.

The author describes various solutions to fighting poverty across the U.S as well as how poverty can affect individuals. The authors research focuses on the life of Tianna Gaines- Turner and her husband in that even though they both work. It's not enough to cover the expenses they are having to do for themselves and children. And since they can’t sustain the family they can get food benefits such as SNAP. Furthermore, the author also mentions some solutions to fighting poverty. Like increasing federal aid, federal housing programs, as well as individuals that have businesses can help to ease poverty in the U.S.

Before expressing my thoughts and opinions about the debate over Ruby Payne’s work in regards to poverty two things I want to share. One being, I did a immense amount of reading of the many blogs over the “Payne-ful” topic of poverty. The second being, I chose to stay off of the blogs because while completing my Master’s Program in 2005 we were required to utilize a Chat Room among the people Cohort. It did not go real well and left a bad taste in my mouth. So, I do read blogs, however I refrain from commenting. Therefore, please consider this as the blog I would have posted.

In Diana George's essay "Changing the Face of Poverty," she explains how the issue of poverty in the United States is misinterpreted. Diana argues that organizations with the primary goal of eradicating global poverty may be the ones contributing to the problem they're fighting against. I can agree with George that Americans have some over simplistic views and stereotypes which then “often fail to overturn cultural commonplaces that represent poverty as an individual problem that can be addressed on an individual basis.” (678) In order to overcome poverty organizations such as Habit need to move past using “the most common understandings of poverty in America." (680)

Diana George’s article “Changing the Face of Poverty: Nonprofits and the Problem of Representation” focuses on the relation between the society and the issue of poverty. She starts by mentioning that a holiday was approaching, Thanksgiving, “...Thanksgiving is near.” (235) and that some nonprofit organizations will publicise ads to collect money from people. They will send ads via the mailbox and this is an effective way for them to communicate. She addresses some publications and the rise of poverty over the years. She presents the occurrence of poverty throughout the city of London and New York, including photographs that depict the disaster of the Great Depression.

After facing the ongoing challenges of poverty in her youth Evelyn Garcia Aguado, now age 42, is able to appreciate the blessings of her status as a Northwestern Delnor nurse. Though suffering from trials like financial problems, no shelter, and lack of food, Aguado was able to push through. Coming to the U.S at only age six from Mexico City, Mexico had a great impact on how her life turned out. Evelyn was born in August into a family with two siblings. She was the youngest child in her family. Evelyn is a strong-minded and self-reliant woman. She attended community college and undergraduate school for nursing after her high school experience. During our interview, Aguado explained that following her high school adventure, she was “planning

In "Changing the Face of Poverty: Nonprofits and the Problem of Representation" Diana George explains how positively changing the way poor people are represented in the world throughout every aspect of life is a huge progression that challenges everyone to look at the face of poverty a different way, and will not be able to turn away.

The teenage entrepreneur currently holds many roles including designer, author, and animated filmmaker. The young CEO creates and designs environmentally sustainable fashion and accessories. At the same time, she has both written and illustrated children’s books. She is also consciously promoting the need for sustainable products through her eco-friendly products for girls.

In today’s society, fashion rules the teen and young adult generations. Billions of dollars are spent each year on designer brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Off-White. At the same time that these large amounts of money are being spent of materialistic aspects of fashion, people in third world countries are struggling greatly. Instead of money being spent on expensive clothing, it could serve a greater purpose by being donated to countries who are in dire need. Absurd amounts of money in first world countries are spent on designer brands, while third world countries struggle to even get their hands on any clothing.

There are a large amount of social and environmental problems within the global apparel industry.