Who?
Once again this session confirmed that mostly African Americans, children, and single mothers are the poorest people. After watching the film "American Dream," single mother Angie was on welfare for many years, working two jobs, as well as overtime, and couldnt make ends met. It is very clear that the welfare reform does not help people out of poverty.
Why?
In my opinion, the biggest reason for being poor is due to lack of education. Angie was very against quitting her job and going back to school even though the woman she met had gotten out of poverty because she furthered her education.
What?
The Us government has put into place many poverty programs to assist people to get out of poverty. For example, Bill Clinton's 'end welfare as we know it' program and food stamps/financail aid. Are they working? In my opinion, not at all. Angie from the film "American Dream" was on welfare for 12 years and almost lost everything. She had no electricity, no healthcare and sometimes no food. Even with welfare Angie couldnt provide for her family. Yes, the government is trying, they need to step it up more.
I totally agree, lack of education is a HUGE factor in getting a well-paying job.. leading many to be forced into the working poor.
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