Despite Overall Increased Levels of Income and Wealth in the United

question 20

Essay

Despite overall increased levels of income and wealth in the United States during the past four decades,poverty continues to be a societal issue.According to your textbook,what are two key theories that developed in the social sciences to identify the roots of poverty in the United States? How do these two theories differ and what elements might they share in common? What is meant by poverty as pathology versus poverty as a structural economic problem? Which theory do you find most convincing for identifying the root causes of poverty in the United States,and why? Do you think additional theories are needed to more fully address the underlying causes of poverty in the country and globally? What do you think is the appropriate role of the government in addressing the roots of poverty? What do you think is the appropriate role of the individual in overcoming poverty? Do you think poverty can be eradicated in the future? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Powell And DiMaggio

They are known for their work in institutional theory, particularly for elaborating on how organizational structures become homogenized through isomorphic processes.

Nonprofit Organization

An organization that operates for purposes other than making a profit, often focused on social, educational, charitable, or community-oriented goals.

Religious Worship

Acts of devotion, adoration, or reverence towards a deity or deities, typically involving rituals or ceremonies specific to a religion.

Public Good

Goods or services that are provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government, a non-profit organization, or by a private individual or organization.