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    with what little personal possessions they own. It is hard to comprehend that in a country as affluent as Australia there is such a large amount of people in the community who do not have homes. But over the last couple of decade’s homelessness and poverty has become a serious issue in recent years due to the increase in unemployment rates in Australia. This investigation will be looking at how being homeless affects an individual’s life as well as looking at what the government in currently…

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    The United States has had many disasters over the course of its history that have devastated the land and its people. In each instance the United States government and many Non-Profit organizations, were there to bring aid, food, and support to these people in their time of need. The United States however, is not the only country to be hit with disasters and emergencies, and many times the way they receive help is different from the United States. The United States is a big country that can…

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    money, she asserts, “Oh, I just mean I couldn’t ever really be serious about George. He’s- he’s so shallow” (Hansberry 839). While the Youngers believes Murchison is the best prospect for Beneatha, because of the impact his money can have on the poverty stricken family, Beneatha is honest about her feelings regarding Murchison and does not mollify her beliefs to please her family. Murchison’s money and influence do not change her opinion, instead, Beneatha chooses to follow her dreams and let…

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    Evaluation of ' 'Poverty Is Literally Making People Sick Because They Can 't Afford Food ' ' Malik Miah 's article ' 'It 's War on the Poor ' ' starts that in USA, base on income, there are around fifty millions of Americans who leave in poverty(2). These people face many difficulties which can be injustice, malnutrition, starvation or poor health conditions. Concerning starvation and poor health conditions, Matthew O 'Brien says in ' 'Poverty Is Literally Making People Sick Because…

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    Humans are surrounded by poverty everywhere they go, but never realized the long lasting effects of it in our society and individuals. In the essay "Black Hair" by Gary Soto, he explains the life of a young seventeen year old Mexican who struggles on the streets to make a decent living . Soto is able to portray the emotions and experiences of his life by writing the essay in first person. The audience has the opportunity to relate towards what life is when not having a place to sleep at night,…

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    Police Brutality In China

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    or to go to a doctor when dealing with an ailment or illness. Poverty in China hits harder in the rural areas then the more city based areas. In many small villages, those that manage to sell everything they had produced will only make about $1000 a year. Earning that much means they will not receive any more support from the government and have to do all housing and other basic necessities on their own. One of the reasons China’s poverty rates are so high is because China’s rural areas and…

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    An Hankering for Food Everyday nearly 795 million people go hungry, that is about one in nine people worldwide. Even though enough food is produced across the world to feed the estimated 7.4 billion population, people are still going to bed hungry. As the population of Earth reaches approximately 9 billion people by 2050 the question of feeding 9 billion arises. If 795 million people go malnourished everyday feeding 9 billion will be a tough task. One solution is Increased research into…

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    Poverty In Arizona

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    there are many people suffering from poverty. Meaning: the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions (Webster). The question people are probably wondering is, why is there so much poverty? For that question to be answered is to take a look at the causes and effects. Teenage pregnancy, lack of education, and substance abuse are issues that may contribute to poverty in Arizona. Throughout the country poverty is a huge issue; with Arizona…

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    Regardless of how much each individual earn minimum wage is still one of most recent issues in these days. However the Republicans are opposing minimum wage, but I completely disagree with them on the minimum wage proposal, due to decrease poverty line and people who work very hard deserve to have a good pay to support themselves as well as their families. Republicans are saying that it will hurt the business. It will not hurt the business since they have profits and it will not cost them that…

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    digital world while employing and educating low income areas helping people leave poverty. It Sama Group is recognized as a non-profit and has seen tremendous growth since its’ birth. Sama group has a powerful mission statement and long-term strategic goals. The Sama Group was founded in 2008 and now has three divisions of the organization including Samasource which is the company that hires people stricken by poverty around the world, Samaschool which provides guidance and education in digital…

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