World Hunger Research Paper
Running Head: WORLD HUNGER 1
World Hunger
Patricia O. Woodhouse
English 115
Professor Deborah Christie
Strayer University
November 21, 2010
World Hunger We sit and watch advertisements of starving men, women and children in third world countries and we ask ourselves what is world hunger? World hunger refers to the multitudes of people presently facing the risk of an insufficient or inadequate food supply, something known as food insecurity. When people in the United States go to the grocery store they have a choice of thousand of products including fresh meat, fruits, vegetables and diary products. Restaurants …show more content…
In many countries, hunger is an obsession. The number of hungry and malnourished people in the world continues to grow. The problem is not over-population, it most often is based on economics. Only through education will we be able to move these people out of poverty. In the developed Western world, very few people know the true meaning of the word starving. In the developing world, it's a reality that is faced every day. Many children die daily as a result of food shortages. At the root of world hunger is the issue of inequality, not a scarcity of food. Poor political decisions and unequal distribution of food are the primary causes of the hunger that cripples those living in developing countries. Correcting this inequality, therefore, and prompting political activism and accountability for this issue is …show more content…
For many of the world's poor access to land, water and seeds make it impossible to harvest the food necessary for survival. Food security is one of the largest problems facing our world today. To be "food secure" a country must have enough food to feed its population and be capable of feeding its growing population in the future. Women, particularly, are disadvantaged due to traditional land practices that privilege men.
Outside influences also have a significant impact. Excessive fossil fuel consumption in rich countries has dire consequences for poorer developing nations, which become more susceptible to frequent and serious droughts and floods. The pressure from wealthier countries for the developing world to adopt free trade policies also makes it difficult for them to be competitive and protect their agricultural sector and population from unfair subsidies.
The United States are as a country can do a lot to help. There are a number of organizations and programs dedicated to rectifying the situation. Such organizations provide hunger relief and support, but also provide pressure needed for the political, government and legal action that is necessary
World Hunger
Patricia O. Woodhouse
English 115
Professor Deborah Christie
Strayer University
November 21, 2010
World Hunger We sit and watch advertisements of starving men, women and children in third world countries and we ask ourselves what is world hunger? World hunger refers to the multitudes of people presently facing the risk of an insufficient or inadequate food supply, something known as food insecurity. When people in the United States go to the grocery store they have a choice of thousand of products including fresh meat, fruits, vegetables and diary products. Restaurants …show more content…
In many countries, hunger is an obsession. The number of hungry and malnourished people in the world continues to grow. The problem is not over-population, it most often is based on economics. Only through education will we be able to move these people out of poverty. In the developed Western world, very few people know the true meaning of the word starving. In the developing world, it's a reality that is faced every day. Many children die daily as a result of food shortages. At the root of world hunger is the issue of inequality, not a scarcity of food. Poor political decisions and unequal distribution of food are the primary causes of the hunger that cripples those living in developing countries. Correcting this inequality, therefore, and prompting political activism and accountability for this issue is …show more content…
For many of the world's poor access to land, water and seeds make it impossible to harvest the food necessary for survival. Food security is one of the largest problems facing our world today. To be "food secure" a country must have enough food to feed its population and be capable of feeding its growing population in the future. Women, particularly, are disadvantaged due to traditional land practices that privilege men.
Outside influences also have a significant impact. Excessive fossil fuel consumption in rich countries has dire consequences for poorer developing nations, which become more susceptible to frequent and serious droughts and floods. The pressure from wealthier countries for the developing world to adopt free trade policies also makes it difficult for them to be competitive and protect their agricultural sector and population from unfair subsidies.
The United States are as a country can do a lot to help. There are a number of organizations and programs dedicated to rectifying the situation. Such organizations provide hunger relief and support, but also provide pressure needed for the political, government and legal action that is necessary