Poverty In North America Lance Meroy Mrs. Boyle HRE4M1-05 Jan 18, 2023 Defining Poverty Why is it a moral issue in our society? What Is Poverty? Why is it a moral issue in our society? Poverty can be defined as the state of being extremely poor or lacking the means to meet basic necessities including food, clothes, and housing. It is regarded as a moral concern because it calls into question social fairness, resource allocation, and the responsibilities of individuals, communities, and governments to guarantee that everyone has access to basic requirements. The uneven distribution of money and resources is a significant moral problem associated with poverty. Few people have a disproportionate amount of money and resources, whereas many …show more content…
Several causes, including economic recessions, a lack of affordable housing, and limited access to healthcare, have contributed to the United States' continuously greater poverty rate than that of other industrialized nations. History of Poverty More viable and effective measures to combat poverty have been called for in recent years, including a basic income guarantee and an increase in the minimum wage. With encouraging results, some nations, like Finland and Canada, have experimented with or implemented basic income schemes. The best approaches to combat poverty and lessen income disparity are still debated today. Non-governmental organizations, community organizations, and activists have made a lot of attempts to reduce poverty. They have made a significant contribution to raising awareness of the problems that the poor face and the necessity of systemic reform. Along with advocating for measures to combat poverty, they have also offered direct assistance and support to the poor. History of Poverty — Pope …show more content…
People with disabilities are more likely to be poor and experience more difficulties getting access to resources such as jobs, education, and other services. Urban and rural communities are affected by poverty in different ways. Lack of access to jobs, education, and healthcare are characteristics of rural poverty, whereas crowding, a lack of cheap housing, and a lack of services are frequently characteristics of urban poor. Women are more likely than men to live in poverty, and they are also more likely to experience poverty in their later years, according to the United Nations. Women are more likely to work in the informal economy where they have less access to social protections and frequently hold lower-paying occupations than men. Children who live in poverty are more likely to have poor health, poor educational, and worse wealth inequality outcomes. Similarly, they could be less likely to have access to healthcare and child care, as well as more likely to suffer from starvation and malnutrition. Their physical and mental health, as well as their capacity to succeed in school and in later life, may be negatively impacted for a long time by these