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Laziness is a cause of poverty Άποψη1 #11024 How is laziness related to poverty and welfare?

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Poverty and Welfare Politics and Policy in U.S. »Poverty and Welfare Politics and Policy in U.S.Poverty and Welfare Politics and Policy in U.S.☜This is a project of the students of POLS 275 at Western Illinois University.Faculty sponsor: Sharon Chanley, Ph.D.☜F1CEB7

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Defining Poverty »Defining PovertyDefining Poverty☜The U.S. federal government defines poverty as an income of less than $16,000 a year for family of three, and less than $20,614 for a family of four; but most research shows that it takes more than twice those amounts to cover basic expenses for such families.☜FFB597

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Laziness is a cause of povertyLaziness is a cause of poverty☜How is laziness related to poverty and welfare?☜59C6EF

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Is welfare to blame for welfare dependency? »Is welfare to blame for welfare dependency?Is welfare to blame for welfare dependency?☜Gilder (1981) states that the expansion of the public assistance system led to an erosion of work ethic and self-reliance. He contends that as these benefits increase the value of a mans labor to his family decreases. The welfare system saps his dignity by making him less necessary to his family.☜98CE71

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Laziness has nothing to do with poverty »Laziness has nothing to do with povertyLaziness has nothing to do with poverty☜According to Henslin (2005). Over half the poor are either too old or too young to work: About 40 percent are under age 18, and another 10 percent are age 65 or older. About 30 percent of working age poor work at least half the year.☜EF597B

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Is "laziness" the right descriptor? »Is "laziness" the right descriptor?Is "laziness" the right descriptor?☜ I wonder if the term laziness is the right descriptor for what could be lethargy, malaise, or depression. Shouldnt we first describe the behavior(s) before we label it with attributes that inbue it with meaning? And, dont we need to identify the direction of causality? (see expanded text)☜EF597B

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