Study & Research Poverty

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Poverty a Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Government Programs Have Reduced Poverty

Government Antipoverty Programs Worsen Poverty

The Condition of the Poor is Improving

The Conditions of the Poor is Worsening

Economic Inequality Has Increased

Economic Inequality Has Not Increased

The Problem of the "Working Poor" Is Being Ignored

The Problem of the "Working Poor" Is Overstated

PERIODICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Poverty?

Chapter Preface

Illegitimacy Is A Primary Cause of Poverty

Unmarried Mothers Are Unfairly Blamed For Poverty

A Lack of Individual Responsibility Causes Poverty

A Lack of Opportunities Causes Poverty

Discrimination Causes Poverty

Discrimination Does Not Cause Poverty

Capitalism Causes Poverty

The Welfare State Causes Black Poverty

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Can People Work Their Way Out of Poverty?

Chapter Preface

Some People Cannot Work Their Way Out of Poverty

People Can Work Their Way Into Wealth

Increasing the Minimum Wage Can Help the Working Poor

Increasing the Minimum Wage is Counterproductive

Welfare-to-Work Programs Are Effective

Welfare-to-Work Programs Harm the Poor

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Can Poor People be Helped?

Chapter Preface

Government Policies Are Needed to Help the Poor

Private Charities Can Best Help the Poor

Safer Public Housing Would Help the Poor

Subsidized Public Housing Should Be Eliminated

Small Businesses Can Help Reduce Poverty

Job Training Programs Can Help People Escape Poverty

Promoting Marriage Will Help the Poor

Sex Education Can Help End the Cycle of Poverty

Periodical Bibliography

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Study & Research Poverty

This Study Guide consists of approximately 219 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Poverty.