Role of individuals in Fight against Poverty

Fighting Poverty and Making Philanthropic Contributions

Fighting poverty is an issue where one person may have a big impact. Making philanthropic contributions is one method a person might help the fight against poverty (Miller et al. 2015). Such contributions will have a significant impact because they can be used to meet fundamental requirements. Donations can also support the development of enterprise, which can guarantee long-term stability.

Ensuring Government Support for the Poor

Individuals can aid by ensuring that the government honors its promises to support the poor (Miller et al. 2015). Committing oneself to ensure that the government delivers on its role in helping those in need can be achieved through contacting the government via letters or other channels.

The Power of Education in Fighting Poverty

Education is another way in which individuals can contribute to fighting poverty (Miller et al. 2015). Educating oneself on poverty may help to educate the general population on the subject. Educating the public on how to prevent poverty is one of the successful methods of poverty prevention.

Social Variables and Their Impact on Poverty Rates

How social variables affect poverty rates

Social variables such as Religion, gender, age, and level of education affect poverty rates. Religion dictates the livelihood of the society. It controls issues like educational attainment, marriage and number of children to have. These factors affect the household income. For instance, where religion advocates many children, the families might end up in poverty if they are not financially stable (Haas, 2013). Gender affects poverty rate in the sense that there is a wage gap between men and women. The two might do a similar job, but the females might be overlooked regarding returns and vice versa (O'Leary & Frew, 2017). On education level, the more educated are likely to have higher incomes than less educated. Those that lack education entirely might experience extreme poverty (O'Leary & Frew, 2017). Finally, age affects poverty rates since the elderly who are unable to work with no source of income may end up poor.

References

Haas, M. C. (2013). Poverty in the U.S. And the Supplemental Poverty Measure. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Miller, R. J., De Haymes, M. V., & Haymes, S. N. (2015). The Routledge Handbook of Poverty in the United States. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

O'Leary, A., & Frew, P. M. (2017). Poverty in the United States: Women’s Voices. New York, NY: Springer.