December 08, 2005
I see hunger and poverty as a very serious social problem in our society and around the world. I see people everywhere that are struggling to make it everyday. I don't even know what they go through to make it through each day, but it must be very difficult because they have nothing. I see this problem as getting worse unless the government steps in and takes the time to focus on and start solving the problems of hungry people on the street and poor people who can barely make it through each day. Individuals can write a government representative about their concern alleviate the problem. They can also talk to others about the problem and start deciding on ways to solve the problem slowly, but effectively. Eventually, I think the problem of hunger and poverty could become better, but I don't think it will ever be completely resolved.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 1 comment(s)
December 06, 2005
I see Hunger and Poverty as a very serious problem in our society and the world. I see it in the county I live in. I see the people around me who have hardly any money for anything and the choices thtat they have to make to survive. children growing up unhealthy and not eating right. The eldrly not being able to afford their medications because they have to chose between eating and buying their medication. This makes me so sad and mad. I had a family that lives close by and for Thanksgiving they were going to only be able to buy a chicken. I made them their Thanksgiving Dinner and delivered it to them. I felt so bad for them and the people out here who I know can not afford to even eat.
I see the problem getting worse instead of better. With gas prices so high and groceries going up everyday, people will never get out of poverty.
We can help by contacting our government representatives and deeping on them to help. We can also educate others on how bad these problems are. We all need to do are part in the matter. Just suggesting certain htings is not enough. We nee to get off our fannies and do somthing for our people who are suffeirng with these problems in uor own state and our country.
I see the problem getting worse instead of better. With gas prices so high and groceries going up everyday, people will never get out of poverty.
We can help by contacting our government representatives and deeping on them to help. We can also educate others on how bad these problems are. We all need to do are part in the matter. Just suggesting certain htings is not enough. We nee to get off our fannies and do somthing for our people who are suffeirng with these problems in uor own state and our country.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Patricia A. Cabesuela | 0 comment(s)
December 05, 2005
I think the list of things that can be done which I gave is far from complete. I welcome any further additions to the list (and probably should have asked for them.)
Continuing to stay tuned into the problems as they unfold, escalate or shrink is important and I addressed that in an email this week. I'd also like to suggest that everyone join their neighborhood association (start by finding out which one you should join.) Go to
http://www.cabq.gov/council/ccmaps.html#findcouncilor
There are a number of other ways to become involved. Some of us will run for office or participate in campaigns. Some of us may continue to "blog" and share our views more broadly with others as part of efforts to correct the lack of balance in our current media.
If you have other ideas, please share.
dr p
Continuing to stay tuned into the problems as they unfold, escalate or shrink is important and I addressed that in an email this week. I'd also like to suggest that everyone join their neighborhood association (start by finding out which one you should join.) Go to
http://www.cabq.gov/council/ccmaps.html#findcouncilor
There are a number of other ways to become involved. Some of us will run for office or participate in campaigns. Some of us may continue to "blog" and share our views more broadly with others as part of efforts to correct the lack of balance in our current media.
If you have other ideas, please share.
dr p
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Suzanne Prescott | 0 comment(s)
November 29, 2005
The actions I would take for poverty and hunger include the following:
1: I would write to elected representatives about the problem and explain how important this problem is and how important their help to this problem really is. I would continue to pressure them until we recieve helm in this matter.
2: I would investigate the problem and it solution through what ever sources I can find. This problem affects myself and my family.
3: And yes I would take part in a demonstration if the lives of my children or spouse depended on it. I would do almost anything I needed to, toget them out of this situation, but their are also others who need the same amount of help. We are all equal and deserve the same amount of help getting rid of this problem. So working on getting this problem fixed would be for everyone not only family.
1: I would write to elected representatives about the problem and explain how important this problem is and how important their help to this problem really is. I would continue to pressure them until we recieve helm in this matter.
2: I would investigate the problem and it solution through what ever sources I can find. This problem affects myself and my family.
3: And yes I would take part in a demonstration if the lives of my children or spouse depended on it. I would do almost anything I needed to, toget them out of this situation, but their are also others who need the same amount of help. We are all equal and deserve the same amount of help getting rid of this problem. So working on getting this problem fixed would be for everyone not only family.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Patricia A. Cabesuela | 0 comment(s)
November 21, 2005
I think that finding out that Finnland has one of the lowest child poverty rates was great, but at the same time I felt a little ahamed of our country for have one of the highest rate of child poverty. I know I that a lot of poverty stricken children come from single parent homes and tht the parent does not make enough money to support them. But we are one of hte wealthiest countries in the world and we should be trying to figure out what these other countries are doing right in helpiong their people and maybe we shoud try some of their ways. Because our ways are not going so good. It is very hard to find anything on Finnlands poverty and hunger rate and that is probably because it is so low. We stand out because our rates are so high. Again we really need to work together to fix what we can and that is to feed our children and try to get them out of poverty.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Patricia A. Cabesuela | 0 comment(s)
November 20, 2005
I agree with Christina. I found the same statistics on Finland, but they were difficult to find for Finland. I thought it was excellent that Finland had one of the lowest poverty rates for children in the world. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of poverty for children in the world.
I think that these statistics on child poverty for Finland and the U.S. were good to know because they tell me that the U.S. should definitely follow Finland's footsteps in the organization of poverty. I think it is riduculous that our country has one of the highest poverty rates for children in the world and so many people move to this country from other countries because they think it will be a different and better life for them, but it could end of being worse because they could end up living in poverty.
I thought this information was interested and helpful. It showed me that the world needs to spend less on the military and more on trying to fix the poverty rates, especially in the U.S.
I think that these statistics on child poverty for Finland and the U.S. were good to know because they tell me that the U.S. should definitely follow Finland's footsteps in the organization of poverty. I think it is riduculous that our country has one of the highest poverty rates for children in the world and so many people move to this country from other countries because they think it will be a different and better life for them, but it could end of being worse because they could end up living in poverty.
I thought this information was interested and helpful. It showed me that the world needs to spend less on the military and more on trying to fix the poverty rates, especially in the U.S.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 0 comment(s)
October 14, 2005
I posted both my entries before 930pm on october 13,2005 but it says oct. 14th.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 1 comment(s)
I believe that poverty and hunger are a major issue in New Mexico. I think it is one of the many states that I've lived in that has the most people I've ever seen living in poverty and on the streets. I feel that this is a major issue due to the fact that the government does not provide enough resources to feed and shelter those who suffer from poverty and hunger. I have discovered that New Mexico has very little organizations that can give food to those who are poor or have nothing like the food pantry for instance. People are also limited in getting food stamps or welfare. Resources are limited today for those who suffer from poverty and hunger. The government should take drastic measures to try and resolve the entire poverty and hunger issue because it is a major problem around the world that needs to be resolved.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 0 comment(s)
October 10, 2005
I posted my entry on Sunday at 8:35 pm but it says october 10th.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 0 comment(s)
I don't think that people in power positions in the government and businesses in the U.S. see hunger and poverty as a problem or issue that defines our society. Hunger and poverty are viewed as serious social problems around the world, this uses the person-blame approach most often. People who are in power tend to blame the poor for their problems even though they have nothing to do with their problems, instead of focusing on the cause and affect of these issues on society. I think that everyone would agree that hunger and poverty are social problems. If you have something to lose-people in power won't feel the same they don't think there is ever anything to lose because they are not in the situation of hunger and poverty so they don't even begin to understand why it is such a serious social problem, otherwise they would do everything in their power to make poverty and hunger less of a social problem.
Posted by soc211 poverty and hunger - Ashleigh Lauzonis | 0 comment(s)
