Monday, March 26, 2012

Poorness

Hey guys!
An important part of sociology is the discussion of poverty. The culture of poverty is a theory that describes poverty as a never-ending cycle. Many sociologists believe that people are stuck in it for their entire lives and the generations after, while others believe it's only temporary and easy to break out of.
People in poverty are born into it. They accept it as a part of them, and do not think they can get out. Thus, they act the part and assume their role. They are socialized into it. This sparks the cycle which the underclass is stuck in. This means if you have poor parents, you're bound to be poor, and your children, etc.
I don't believe that poverty is a never ending cycle. If you're determined to break your role, you can. Celebrities do it all the time, srsly.

3 comments:

  1. Interesting info, never knew how much of an impact this was.

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  2. Very true. Ayone can rise to the topic they are really determined to do so.

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