The general argument made by author Nada Sewidan in her article “Discrimination Affects Global Poverty” is that discrimination and poverty can be directly attributed to each other. When a minority group is given no rights at all and is served inequality, that limits them to certain occupations and education. More specifically, she argues that government plays a part with this discrimination by targeting certain groups and stripping them of basic rights and necessities. She writes, “ discrimination hinders one’s ability to partake in government policies.” In this passage, Nada is suggesting that “discrimination can be a result of poverty and also an obstacle for ending global poverty.” In conclusion, Nada’s belief is that inequalities due to …show more content…
Those who have been in gangs for a long period of time grow a sort of buffer to gang violence and when it happens it is just another day to them. But for those who experience it for the first time, have a sense of trauma to the situation. More specifically, she argues that there is this cycle where at the start is the violence being started and the psychological trauma caused is then spread into difficulties with education, mental health and substance abuse. She writes, “This has knock on effects for families, communities and society. It is a cycle which urgently need to be interrupted.” In this passage, Emmylou is suggesting that people who have been through traumatic violence often experience mood disorders such as depression or anxiety. These problems will later affect a person’s future and that is if they live to see it. In conclusion, Emmylou’s belief is that getting help to solve these issues is easy as long as the person is willing to take the steps of recovery. Certain institutions can take in anybody and help them reflect and find the root of their problem. In my view, Emmylou is right because most people who experience traumatic events such as these, will endure some sort of anguish