Tag: poverty
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Does Poverty Cause Crime?
“Poverty can lead to high levels of stress that in turn may lead individuals to commit theft, robbery, or other violent acts.” Taylor, Blake In life, money is not only a tool for people to measure success, and a person’s personality, but it is also the origin of a number of problems. Money can easily lure people into […]
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Is Student-Centered Classroom exclusive to “Rich” Students?
The model of student-centered classrooms in which students can take the initiative and get involved in the lesson is receiving more recognition and adoption globally as it has become a cornerstone in the future of the educational systems. However, it is said that classrooms that focus on learners are only available for the privileged and […]
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Is It True That The Rich Are Growing Richer, And The Poor Are Growing Poorer?
In this day and age, the problem of class distinction between the rich and the poor is becoming more and more serious. Each class has its prejudice and one-sided view of the other when they see other people’s problems with their personal views. Therefore, the question of whether the poor can only get poorer and […]
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Solving The Consequences Of Climate Change On Education
Education is crucial to fight poverty, yet efforts by the government in ensuring youngsters access to adequate education have been jeopardized by the consequences of changing climate. Climate change and global warming pose a threat to the safety of children – a group that is easily damaged by the dangers of unstable weather conditions. In […]
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What Is Poverty? How Does It Affect People’s Lives?
“Poverty” is usually mentioned in newspapers, news, books, and stories. However, do you really understand what poverty is and how it affects our life? We are going to find out about this topic in this post. What Is Poverty? Based on the Oxford dictionary, “poverty” means “the state of being extremely poor,” “the state of […]
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How Can Education Help Fight Poverty?
We have discussed reasons why education is the key to reduce poverty. “But how?” you might ask. The United Nations’ 4th Sustainable Development Goal – Quality Education has emphasized the importance of education in combating not only poverty but also other societal issues. Learning how education can support impoverished people will help you understand why […]
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Cold Vietnam Winters, Why We Give Coats, Boots, and Blankets
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” Edith sitwell It is true when someone said that winter is one of the most beautiful and wonderful seasons of the year. To many people, staying at home, sitting next to the window, drinking a warm coffee, and watching the snow is one of […]
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Why Poverty Is Like A Disease and How We Can Cure It?
The first book I read when I got to high school was Rich Dad Poor Dad. It was interesting, informative, and relaxing for a Sunday afternoon. However, after I put the book on the bookshelf, the first thing that got into my mind was: Why are so many people still poor even after they’ve understood […]
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Opium Drugs and Poverty In The Hill Tribes Of North Vietnam
This week some good friends of mine, Ethos, a travel company in Sapa, posted a story on Facebook about a Hmong hill tribe family they visited in North Vietnam. The father of this family was addicted to opium and heroin. Opium is a highly addictive drug that is produced from the poppy plant. What makes […]
