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PovertyToday:About Assignment #3, Education Reflection (due next class) About Test #1 (March 11th)Guest Speakers-Reading Partners and Corazon de Vida3 Major TheoriesSolutions, Brain Drain, Role of women
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Assignment #3 Education Reflection
Due: March 4th Mon: Type ½ page-1 page, double spaced, size 12 font.
“My high school education was high quality.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain why or why not in detail.
Proof-read for spelling and grammar.
Prepare to discuss this topic in class in a small group.
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Assignment #3 Education Reflection
Details on website under Papers tab
Introduction- name and location of school
Body- Discuss the quality of 3-5 of the following in your school experience:
Conclusion: Your thoughts/reflection on the overall environment of the school
teacher quality safety/violence academic challengesextracurricular clubs English and Math art, drama, musicathletics tutoring/intervention facilities and suppliespreparation for college preparation for life parent involvement
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About Test #1• Test 1 Coming Up • March 11th Mon: Test #1 (Chapters 1, 2, 8)• Be on time-class continues after the test• Bring a standard 50 question scantron E-882 and pencil• Multiple choice, 15 questions• Study class notes, ppt slides on website, and text reading• Study guide will posted on website Friday
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How is poverty measured world wide?
• World Bank looks at people living at a rate $1.25 a day ($456 a year). • 1.4 billion people
live at this poverty line or below
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What do you consider poor?
A) One person in the U.S. making less than $25,000 a
year
B) One person in the U.S. making less than $15,000 a
year
C) One person in the U.S. making less than $10,000 a
year
D) One person in the U.S. making less than $5,000 a
year
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Persons in Family Unit Poverty Threshold U.S. Census 2012
1 $11,772
2 $14,960
3 $18, 287
4 $21,200
How Poverty is Measured by the U.S. Census Bureau?
Criticisms:Not adjusted based on changes in cost of foodNot adjusted based on geographic locationConsiders income before taxes
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Persons in Family Unit 2010 Federal Poverty Guidelines
1 $10,830
How Poverty is Measured by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ?
Eligibility for federal programs (Head Start, School Lunch)
Many people who do not qualify for government assistance are still struggling
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Defining and Measuring PovertyUnited Nations created the Human Poverty Index (HPI)
Based on three measures of deprivation:1. Deprivation of lifeLife expectancy 40, 60
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Defining and Measuring PovertyUnited Nations created the Human Poverty Index (HPI)
Based on three measures of deprivation:2. Deprivation of knowledge.
Adult literacy rates
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Defining and Measuring PovertyUnited Nations created the Human Poverty Index (HPI)
Based on three measures of deprivation:3. Deprivation in living standards.
Housing, income, unemployment
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Poverty in developed nations
SwedenUnited StatesItaly Ireland Norway Netherlands
MOST POVERTYLEAST POVERTY
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2
3
1
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Using all 3 theories is the best way to understand any aspect of society
Every part serves a function
Everyone is in competition
We are labeled and influenced by others
Structural functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionsim
Poverty
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
• Poverty persists because it performs some positive function
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Sociologists Kingsley Davis and Wilber Moore (1945) highly criticized view
• Talents are rewarded• All positions in a society (doctors - janitors)
must be filled• Poverty discourages people
from neglecting their social duties
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Sociologist Kingsley Davis and Wilber Moore (1945) highly criticized view:
•Provides society with people willing to do less desirable jobs•Provides jobs •Provides a market for lesser goods
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Functionalist Perspective
• Criticized because not all careers are rewarded for their value in society
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
1. bad economy
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
2. bad schools
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
3. family breakdown
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Causes of PovertyFunctionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
4. problems with government assistance
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Conflict PerspectiveOccupy Wall Street Protests
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgr3DiqWYCI
Police Coverage
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Conflict Perspective• Karl Marx: ruling class controls the economic system for its own
benefit and exploits and oppresses the masses
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According to Karl Marx: a system of “haves” and “have-nots” based on the means of production •2 classes: bourgeoisie and proletariat
Attorney who works for a firm and clients
Independent cab driver who owns his taxi
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We are the 99 percent. We are getting kicked out of our homes.
We are forced to choose between groceries and rent. We are denied quality medical care. We are
suffering from environmental pollution. We are working long hours for little pay and no rights, if we're working at all. We
are getting nothing while the other 1 percent is getting everything. We are the
99 percent. http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
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Extra Credit OpportunityVideo Review
View Capitalism A Love Story Michael Moore
If you agree with Conflict Theory:Describe 3 points the film makes that support the theory
If you disagree with Conflict Theory:Describe 3 counter-arguments you have to points made in the film
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Causes of PovertyInteractionist Perspective- 1st view
People get accustomed to living in povertyHave difficulty changing the situation Criticized because it seems to “blame the victim”
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Causes of PovertySymbolic Interactionist Perspective
Culture of poverty: viewing problematic behaviors (selling drugs, dropping out of school, not having a job) as normal
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective 2nd view
Labels of poor: View of wealthy:
People in poverty get labeled as lazy and lose out on opportunities due to the label
•irresponsible•lazy•low motivation•low ability•low morals
•capable•hard working•motivated•deserving of wealth •greedy•selfish•spoiled•immoral
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Poverty In The United States
Poverty in the U.S.
Almost 18 million households had trouble putting food on the table (2011)
Food insecure: lacking access to sufficient food for all family members
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Which explanation of poverty applies best to today’s economic crisis?
a. Symbolic Interactionist A: people get accustomed to living in poverty and therefore have difficulty changing the situation
b. Symbolic Interactionist B: people in poverty get labeled as lazy and lose out on opportunities due to the label
c. Structural Functionalist: poverty is a functional in society, it motivates people to seek higher rewards
d. Conflict Theory: The masses are exploited by the few who have money and power
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Solutions to Poverty
• Organizations mentioned are listed as Top 10 Poverty Fighting Non-Profits by TakePart.org
• Other ways to be a part of the solution: www.charitynavigator.org
• This website provides rating as well as CEO compensation
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Provide assistance in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened due to:•armed conflict•epidemics•malnutrition•natural disasters.
1999 Nobel Peace Prize
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View: The Way We Live. Ups and Downs of Global Stratification
Answer questions on Video Note Taking Guide while watching
56 secs start-911-1316:20
1. How did Doctors Without Borders start?2. What is their charter? 3. What is brain drain?4. How is the role of women a factor?5. What do you think about the increase in care workers in the United States
from other countries?
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Extra Credit OpportunityVideo Review
View Mammoth
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Coming up:March 4th Mon (Next class): Education Read pages 196-204 A#3 Due: Education Reflection
March 11th Mon: Test #1 (Chapters 1, 2, 8). Gender
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Hunger in the U.S.Almost 18 million households had trouble putting food on the table
Food insecure: lacking access to sufficient food for all family members
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Poverty in developed nationsChildren are more likely to be in poverty in the U.S. than any other age group
UNICEF: highest percentage of children in poverty among rich countries is in the United States
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AwarenessGovernor Theodor R. Kulongoski 2007 Oregon
Lived for one week on an average food stamp budget of $21 per week ($3 per person, per day)