PART 2 :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5v-DmXUvcM
WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Poverty By America by Matthew Desmond
Matthew Desmond said in his interview – “… in a nutshell, there is so much poverty in America, not inspite of our wealth but because of it, some lives are made small so that others may grow.” He goes on the let us know some of those examples.
What are your thoughts? Share in 50 words what the poverty state in America is and why.
What are your thoughts Matthew Desmond implied with his examples said wealthier people get more free money than poorer people do?
I noticed in a many reactions the response to who receives government assistance is ” they are abusing the system” and there should be stricter rules for qualifed citizens.
How does this interview with Matthew Desmond compare to a previous article about the “deserving poor”?
Can we be displeased with the welfare system and the people who are being told they are abusing it, without looking at the larger macrosystems in the US that directly and indirectly impact this popultion using the welfare system?
After listening to Mattew Desmond, do you agree that larger wealthier systems could help solve the welfare issues in America?
Do you Agree or Disagre with the statement “grandparents had careers, but this generation has gigs”?
What are your overall thoughts about this interview, using your critical thinking?
List 5 takeaways from this interview (does not need to be 50 words)
