Lack of education
Lack of education is a contributing factor in poverty.
 According to DiNitto (citing U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2003), "white men with less than a 9th grade education, earned $23,999 in 2002.  However, white men with a master's degree, earned 

DiNitto, D.M. (2007) Defining poverty: Where to begin (pp. 80-123) in Social welfare:  Politics and public policy.  Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.$75,187 that year" (p. 95)
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