Read Herbert J. Gans. The Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All. Complete a TWO OR MORE PAGES TYPED write-up over the article. As you carefully read the article, be sure to answer the following questions:
1. What hidden functions (or uses) of poverty does Gans identify? Please discuss a minimum of four out of the thirteen.
2. Of the functions of poverty that Gans identifies, which two do you think are the most important? Which two the least important? Why?
3. What alternative functions does Gans suggest towards the end of the article? Please discuss a minimum of one.
4. Do you think that Gans has gone overboard with his analysis? Or do you agree with him? Why or why not?