Poverty In America  Paper Rating: Word Count: 1979 Approx Pages:
8  Poverty is the lack of money, need or scarcity. In America
this definition applies to over 12.7% of its people. Poverty is
not something that has just recently became an issue, it has
been around for many of years. For many people in America to be
in poverty means that they live from paycheck to paycheck. In
most cases most people find themselves without income and unable
to support themselves or their family. In America most people
don't face starvation although many suffer from
undernourishment. A key issue in the area of poverty in America
is inequality. Poor people are often looked upon for the state
they're in rather than how'd they get there and how can they be
helped to get out. America is suspicious of the both the poor
and helping them. However there have been programs implemented
to help the less fortunate. Programs such as Social Security,
Food stamps, and housing assistance are programs that have
helped lower the high risk of pove