A Definitional Argument for Poverty
What is poverty? Poverty is not being able to afford basic needs. The poverty line in America is different third-world countries. Some people who are in poverty here would be considered rich somewhere else. A lot of people confuse need and want. They buy things they want instead of what they need. People take the things they have for granted. For example, if they have a house, they want a bigger one, but there are some people out there who just want somewhere to live.
People in poverty are considered to be in the lower class in society. An American in poverty usually do not have a high paying job or they do not have a job at all. Most people in poverty probably do not have a college education so it is hard to find jobs. They may be receiving government assistance to be able to buy what they need. There seems to be different levels of poverty. Some people in poverty are starving and live on the streets. They wish they could have the things others in poverty have.
I do not think some people should be considered to be in poverty if they have relatively decent living conditions …show more content…
I think people should know what poverty is. It is important for people to look at poverty in a different light. Poverty is more than just about material things. It is about people who are desperately in need. Children all over the suffering from hunger. Those people are truly in poverty. People need spend their money more wisely. Some people may be able to come out of poverty if they go back to school and try to find a better job and life for there families. A lot people spend so much money trying to look like they are not in poverty that they put themselves in that position. Society should not determine if some one is in poverty. If you are happy with your life and getting along fine with out being above the poverty line then I do not think you are in