A new paradigm pt 1
Why is it important to understand the causes of poverty?
Understanding helps create solutions that actually help people.
What did the old approach to poverty focus on?
Myths, assumptions, and outdated beliefs about poverty.
How did the old paradigm explain why people were poor?
It blamed poverty on laziness, lack of responsibility, etc.
What is the concept of blame?
The idea that the poor are responsible for their own poverty/
Poverty is often blamed on….
Why do policymakers sometimes choose ineffective solutions for poverty?
Because they choose solutions that are convienient or politically popular instead of addressing the real problem.
How is the new approach to poverty different from the old?
The new approach focuses on real causes of poverty.
What does the American dream assume?
Hard work can lead everyone to success
According to the old paradigm, who was deemed worthy enough for aid?
Those who have a good enough reason for aid
What does the author say society needs to do?
Change how it views poverty to solve it.
There was a name mentioned in this presentation. What was their name?
John Kenneth Galbraith
Why might the new approach be more effective in reducing poverty?
it addresses the actual problems people face.
What challenges the american dream?
Unequal opportunities
What are the two solutions offered for the conservative and liberal side?
Conservative: rewards personal initiative, working harder, staying married etc.
Liberal: provide more opportunities, education, job training, etc.
What is actually to blame for poverty?
Social inequalities.