Assignment task:
In thinking about why the myths of poverty persist, what functions might these myths of poverty play for the wider society and who do you think are the primary beneficiaries of these myths?
From Gans' list below, what do you think are the TOP 3 reasons for the persistence of poverty in the United States and why did you pick those three?
Think back to the essay "Social Service or Social Change" by Paul Kivel. Does Kivel's discussion of "The Buffer Zone," the "Nonprofit Industrial Complex" (NPIC), and the "co-opting community leadership" influence your prioritization of your top three "functions of poverty"?
Which one or two of Gans' suggestions or policy implications below pique your interest? Why? Need Assignment Help?