Discussion Post: The Challenges of Poverty
Use your Applied Human Behavior in the Social Environment text to read the following:
• Chapter 19, "Poverty and Class Influences on Human Behavior."
This chapter discusses factors that contribute to poverty; defines situational and generational poverty; lists some anti-poverty programs that have been successful; and discusses the link between poverty and mental illness under two theories-social drift theory and social causation theory.
Use the Internet to view the following:
• Amoeba Films. (Producer). (2014). Habitat 2014: Dr. Ruby K. Payne [YouTube Video] | Transcript.
Dr. Payne is a national speaker who has developed an understanding of poverty and how it impacts generations. She shares her ideas of how communities can help people out of poverty through education and relationships.
After completing the unit readings and watching the Habitat 2014: Dr. Ruby K. Payne video, list three areas where the text agrees with Dr. Payne, and three areas where the text differs. Comment on which side you choose to support and explain why. Substantiate your position with at least one journal article; use the Capella library to search for relevant articles.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.