...Audience Analysis My Targeted audience I want to center around for this would be men and women who are interested in knowing and understanding more about poverty, food stamps, etc. Who either are in poverty or are not, and with high school education and up. When it comes to poverty, I feel each year more and more families are in crisis and in need. However I also feel some people are getting government funding help who, in reality, do not need it. I am not saying everyone who is receiving help does not actually need it, but there are people out there who if they put in more effort, they wouldn’t have to depend on government assisted help nor would be struggling day to day. I have not been in a situation where I myself needed help, however I do know some people who are truly needed help and received yet, as well as others who honestly did not need the help but did not want to work hard. I am hoping my paper shows both the good and bad of today’s situation with people struggling, and hopefully some readers will have changed opinions on this whether it be good or bad. My Paper is written in APA format. Ending Poverty One Meal at a Time After reading the article “On the Edge of Poverty” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg[->0], it’s realized that it was written from a point of view that shows the many down falls of a situation where a SNAP card is needed yet doesn’t point much at improving it. In many ways it supports the food stamp system, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
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...contrasts with the drabness of their poverty and the dreary world outside. Their love seems to know no bounds, though Della (the wife) worries about how her sacrifice will affect her husband because of how it affects her looks. If ever there were a story with the message that all you need to be happy is love, this is it. Sacrifice The two main characters in "Gift of the Magi" are a husband and wife who give up their most precious possessions to be able to afford gifts for each other on Christmas Eve. The story seems to be all about sacrifice. We watch Della go through the process of deciding to make the sacrifice and going through with it, only to discover that her husband has made the same sacrifice. The story's narrator assures us that in their willingness to give up all they have, they have proven themselves the wisest of all gift-givers. It might remain unclear, though, exactly what their sacrifice has accomplished, or how it has affected them. Wealth In many ways, "Gift of the Magi" is a story about what it means for something to be valuable. Does something's value lie in how much money it is worth? Or are other things more valuable than money? The main characters are very poor – this is repeatedly emphasized – and yet the story suggests that their love for each other makes them very rich. It is that love, which motivates them to give up the only things of monetary (or personal) value they have to buy presents for each other. Perhaps their poverty is what enables them to appreciate...
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...Rojano Mr. Belasco AP Literature 17 September 2015 Three Girls Plot Analysis The plot in “Three Girls” was very misleading. The narrator told a story of her and her friend’s encounter with Marilyn Monroe. What the story was really about, was the narrator's first kiss with her friend. This twist ending was an eye opener for the rest of the passage, as hidden clues became obvious signs. There were many clue pointing towards the twist ending that were identified after the plot had developed. We were lead to believe that it was story about how they have encountered Marilyn Monroe in their favorite bookstore. The significance of Marilyn to the real plot was that she was something that the two girls could bond over. Marilyn was their “thing” and they did not not want anyone else in on it. Scattered along the path of stalking and helping Marilyn, the narrator speaks affectionately about her friend. She comments on her body shape and monkey nimbleness which before seemed like meaningless comments. There were other clues like the use of “enchanted” several times to properly set the mood for the story. The way the plot and ending came together helped understand these clues. The surprise ending in “Three Girls” tied the entire passage together. It helped me understand that the story was one of a first kiss. The flashback transformed from a celebrity encounter to a romantic experience. It was a cute memory but it made sense of the “persevering author and married with kids” line. It revealed...
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...meet each other due to the author says they only meet two to four times a month. Both stories are similarities and differences. First I want to talk about the of the similarities both stories are talking about love. Both the narrators suffer through some issues. all his life he have been a criminal and they are abuse each other verbally and physically like Aurora break everything the author own, yell at him like it might change something, slam the door on my fingers (Diaz page 52). But then they have happy endings he says "but right then, in that apartment, we seem like we were normal folks. Like maybe everything was fine." (Diaz, page 65) he could feel peace in the apartment with Aurora like a normal couples. In Karla Suarez of "Eye of the Night" The narrator said "I didn't need him any longer, so I could close my eyes and, smile, and sleep." (Suarez, page 14) from At the end of the story she was free from Jorge, who was only used her for sex. This the happy ending in the stories because she does not feel like a puppet anymore. And Suarez said "One night the miracle happened. My neighbor switched on the light, followed by a new woman. She came in, tossed her purse down and walked around the room looking at everything, making comments that didn't reach my ears." . Thanks to her neighbor that she does not have to suffer anymore. I think her surrounding also...
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...countries and make sound decisions when they are beaten down by hunger. I want to end world hunger, and I am willing to do whatever it takes. Coming from an underdeveloped country I witnessed issues such as poverty, hunger, and homelessness. I saw these things as a child and it was heart breaking, I always wanted to help. In the past I’ve constantly volunteered in soup kitchens and shelters, I also helped provide homeless people with warm clothing and a meal. I have spent 3 years continuously contributing to my community. These are just small steps in ending a huge situation, my goal is to make a global impact and end world hunger. Within this school year, as president of Human Rights Club , not only do I plan to help save children from...
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...type of novel we see how Frank evolves from a naïve boy into a man who is surely to prove nothing like his father. 2. Through the novel, I was able to identify the following themes: Drinking in Irish culture, Hunger and Food, Antagonism between Presbyterians vs. Catholics, Poverty, and Honor. Drinking in Irish culture, is seen as a way to escape the hardships of Irish life, Frank’s father uses this as an excuse to keep drinking, and he is also motivated by others to do so. Hunger and the value of food is one of the most important themes, given that a lot of the suffering the McCourt’s have to go through id the scarcity of food. Since their dad is an alcoholic who can’t keep a job, the kids usually suffered from sever hunger all the time, their dad would rather spend the little money he earned on a pint, and what was left was used on cigarettes for him and Angela. The Antagonism between the Catholics vs. Presbyterians is made crystal clear when Malachy meets Angela’s family, and when Angela meets his. Both families resent one another’s spouses. Through the next chapters, we see how everyone seems to point out the fact that Frankie is half Presbyterian, half Catholic, and most resent him for it. Poverty is the major theme in this novel; unfortunately the McCourt’s suffer from...
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...food banks are sidetracking the needed efforts to eradicate the root cause of hunger, poverty. Although Winne made some valid points about the problem facing Americans and made me re-examine my previously held beliefs about food banks, I would have to disagree with his claim that food banks are adding to the problem; food banks are not trying to end hunger or poverty they are trying to help the hungry and impoverished. Winne begins by discussing the increased awareness that many have during the holidays to donate to their local food banks providing needed food for those who are food insecure. This need though does not end when the clock strikes midnight, millions of American’s stand in line at soup kitchens, food banks, and food stamp offices every day. He reasons that if we do not adjust our commitment to food donation, “the cycle of need—always present, rarely sated, never resolved--will continue (p. 798).” Next Winne points out that emergency food programs are such a dominant institution in this county, with their vast base of volunteers and donors, that they have shaped the perceptions of hunger in the United States. He admits that the nation's system of charitable food banking is an important response to hunger, but he also remarks that "in the end," one of the "most lasting effects" of the food bank movement, has been to divert “efforts to eradicate hunger and its root cause, poverty...
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...What Are the Effects of Growing Up in Poverty? Poverty is the state of being extremely poor or having very little. Poverty is everywhere in today’s society, especially in richer cities. Poverty today is rising and whether you are in poverty or not is a rising scale, so even you can technically be counted as poverty in your city. The effects of poverty are some of the worst experiences a family or even a town can go through. Poverty can be caused by many mistakes, but it can affect your family or town’s education, development, crime, social mobility, and social spending. Thirst, hunger, and crime are some of the largest causes or even effects of poverty. Having children and family means they all need sustenance, and with today’s economy...
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...Poverty and Family: A threat to Marriage and Family happiness Poverty is one of the many factors contributing to severe problems faced by the world today. Causes of poverty are diverse but unemployment and wages below minimum are the most commonly known causes of poverty. It is unfortunate that some people inherit poverty, thus people born in particular social groups defined by race or location where poverty is prominent. Poverty is occurs on many levels and its effects are not only detrimental to individual families but to society as a whole. The effects of poverty on families are beyond measure. Noticeable effects of poverty on families include stress on bread-winners of the family and on children. Disease and inadequate parenting which is associated with numerous problems are also effects poverty noticeable in our everyday communities. Parents living under poverty conditions find it very hard to provide the basic needs such clothing, shelter and food needed for a decent living,” about 330,000 people, roughly the population of Windsor, turn to food banks every month in Ontario” (Par Health Nexus Santé). Economic hardships cause parents to think too much as they try to figure out possible ways of getting off their financial mess resulting in extensive stress. Anxiety and frustration due to failure to provide generates a sense of less self-worthy and causes sleepless nights to parents. Adults who find it difficult to bear the thought of failing to provide for their families...
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...In analyzing the efforts to alleviate global poverty in Sudan, Kiva stands out as a unique organization that is an enabler of value creation to microfinance operations. By partnering MFIs with individual investors, Kiva will continue to make its impact in Sudan by bypassing an unreliable government, raising low-cost capital, and raising awareness. Kiva connects individual investors with entrepreneurs in developing countries Kiva has achieved a strong position in a previously neglected area of the social investing value chain. By allowing individual investors to connect directly with entrepreneurs in developing countries, Kiva provides a new level of transparency and involvement in the effort to eliminate global poverty. Kiva has partnered with 89 MFIs representing 42 countries to reach out to poor entrepreneurs to help them create a sustainable living for themselves. Although lenders receive no actual financial return while assuming all the risk of default, Kiva remains successful because of the intense emotional return that is deeply embedded in every transaction. Kiva creates value by leveraging their partners’ strengths Kiva has developed its marketing strategy by partnering with some of the most prominent online advertising and networking websites, including Google, Yahoo!, YouTube, Facebook, and MySpace. Through these social networks, as well as through blogs and online merchandising, Kiva has been able to spread its message and brand image to countries all over the...
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...In the article ‘A Poor Excuse for Marriage’, the author brings forward a very good point. The idea that marriage gets a woman out of poverty is a myth. In some cases, a woman with ah good paying job could marry a man with the same good paying job and still end up poor. Marriage does not guarantee that if the woman is in poverty that she would get out of it. No one, be it government or individual has the power to tell anyone to get married. Marriage should be an important decision that is thought out carefully before undertaken. A marriage just for the sake of getting out of poverty is the same as an arrange marriage in my book. The 22-year-old woman in the article is doing what is best for her and the child and not what society may think. I...
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...Thousands of people die a day from world hunger, while they could be living a fulfilled life. With all the people who suffer from hunger, children do at most. Hunger is everywhere in the world, but India has the most hunger. Ending world hunger seems impossible, but it can happen if we work together. World hunger is a terrible thing, so we must stop it. Every ten seconds, a child dies from hunger. (source A) Children are suffering from hunger more than anyone in the world. This is because of poverty and natural disasters. Hunger has been around forever. But, it started to get more known in the 1600s. (source B) When an adult is facing hunger, they can get a job to help pay for the food. But, when a child is hungry, they rely on their parents...
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...NEEDS i) How Poor are the Poor? : Current Research and Publications on the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) Issues ii) Indonesia Poverty Reduction Programs IV. THE BASE OF PYRAMID : BUSINESS APPROACH i) Preliminary Measures for Forming the BOP Business Taskforce ii) Fair Trade Program iii) BOP Products & Service Expo iv) Duty Free BOP Outlets in major International Airports & Seaports V. FUTURE PERSPECTIVES AND CONCLUSION VI. REFERENCES I. ABSTRACT This essay attempts to emphasize the importance of the private sector’s involvement through APEC participation in fostering economic development at the Base of the Pyramid (BOP). In December 2008, the Asian Development Bank[1] reported that poverty in the Asia Pacific region is estimated to be much larger than earlier reported. The region was also reported to be facing major hurdles in meeting its Millennium Development Goals. Following ADB reports, in January 2009, the World Economic Forum[2], in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group presented a set of new insights and design principles which can help companies tap the economic potential of BOP markets in ways that serve both commercial and societal goals. In fact, both reports concluded that the task to reduce poverty is far too large for the public sector to handle by itself, and so the role of the private sector in poverty reduction and inclusive growth is therefore critical. They argue that the private sector can play a bigger role in improving...
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...colonial rule left India a poor and under developed country. As a result we have been facing several serious Problems since independence. Poverty is one of them. Poverty means not possessing the ability to acquire the "Minimum basic need for a decent human existence like food, ning, shelter, education and health care. Those who are this t0 these needs are below the poverty line. Though acute problem is being faced by several parts of the world but India still has the world's largest number of poor people in a single country. Out of 1 billion inhabitants, an estimated 350-400 million are unluckily below the poverty line. The problem of poverty is wide spread in our country; it affects the development of the country by forming a vicious circle. A large number of people do not get proper nourishment. Therefore they become physically weak and are unable to work efficiently. For this reason the overall production declines which in turn affects the economic growth of the country. Since economic progress is hampered, people remain in the group of poverty. Poverty seems to be a never-ending cycle. It has been seen that the children of poor parents, due to lack of poorer nourishment and education, turn out to be poor. It has also been seen that they also inherit a mindset of poverty. India's Hindu caste system is also responsible for the existing poverty. The high caste people always exploited the poor low caste people. As a result generation after generation the poor remains poor and the...
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...possible benefits, from helping farmers and sick people, to improving foods and helping the environment. Genetic engineering may even one day be used to help solve world hunger. Genetically engineered crops might seem an ideal solution. Yet both current data and past examples show problems and provoke doubts as to their necessity.There is no simple solution to end world hunger. Genetic engineering is not the answer, just as pesticides weren't the answer. Even increasing food production is not the answer. World hunger will only end when the underlying causes of poverty are addressed. Poverty stops people from obtaining their basic right to food - either because they have no means to purchase food or they have no access to the farmland and natural resources necessary to meet basic food needs (http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/edumat/IHRIP/circle/modules/module12.htm). Genetically engineering crops do not address the poverty that causes hunger – in fact it threatens to make it worse. Do the proponents of genetically engineered food think that agribusiness companies will distribute such food free to the hungry poor who have no money? There was food in Ireland during the famine in the 1840’s, for example, but those who were starving had no access to it or money to buy it (Donnelly, Jim). Those who wish to banish hunger should address the social and economic...
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