It really stood out to me when you spoke about how poverty not only makes the person financially isolated, but also socially. I think this has a great impact on the person, as money is a big determinant when it comes to opportunities. Without these opportunities, it can be difficult to interact with others, resulting in a divide in society. This makes me wonder about mental health within poverty stricken communities, and that impact on substance abuse.
I feel like in today’s society people don’t care about who they have to step on to get to the top, and when they get there they don’t care who they are standing on or who is below them. The difference in income between the highest earning people of today versus the families living in extreme poverty is disgusting.
I agree but I do think there are still many opportunities for upward mobility available to lower income families. Specifically, there are many educational programs that will support students from these backgrounds but overall, you are correct that there are not many resources for the families as a whole.
It really is so true that such socioeconomic statuses affect peoples’ social lives as well. I was reading a textbook the other day when a specific section caught my eye. The author was talking about how American culture generally doesn’t care about one’s economic status, and everyone commingles. Although this is true to a certain extent, people typically associate themselves with people of their economic status. Children find friends of a similar economic background to them. It’s a shame that society works this way and that some people do feel isolated due to their status.
It really stood out to me when you spoke about how poverty not only makes the person financially isolated, but also socially. I think this has a great impact on the person, as money is a big determinant when it comes to opportunities. Without these opportunities, it can be difficult to interact with others, resulting in a divide in society. This makes me wonder about mental health within poverty stricken communities, and that impact on substance abuse.
I feel like in today’s society people don’t care about who they have to step on to get to the top, and when they get there they don’t care who they are standing on or who is below them. The difference in income between the highest earning people of today versus the families living in extreme poverty is disgusting.
I agree but I do think there are still many opportunities for upward mobility available to lower income families. Specifically, there are many educational programs that will support students from these backgrounds but overall, you are correct that there are not many resources for the families as a whole.
It really is so true that such socioeconomic statuses affect peoples’ social lives as well. I was reading a textbook the other day when a specific section caught my eye. The author was talking about how American culture generally doesn’t care about one’s economic status, and everyone commingles. Although this is true to a certain extent, people typically associate themselves with people of their economic status. Children find friends of a similar economic background to them. It’s a shame that society works this way and that some people do feel isolated due to their status.