Causes of poverty in the US Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main reasons for poverty in the US?
A
Discrimination, poor educational attainment, Legal status.
2
Q
How is discrimination a cause of poverty?
A
Because black Americans are often paid less than white Americans even when they do the same job and put in the same work, mostly due to racism.
3
Q
How is having a poor educational attainment a reason to poverty?
A
Because if you have a poor education attainment you sill struggle to get a high paying job. (goes for every country)
4
Q
How is legal status a cause for poverty?
A
Because people who come to the Us without legal documentation may be exploited by businesses who will pay them poorly.
