The working poor: Invisible in America

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[...] Also he explains, American Myth” is that anyone can succeed in America if they apply themselves, that the American Dream is reachable for anyone even immigrants and refugees just starting out in this country (Shipler, pg.5). This used to hold true in the 1950's and 60's, but, the author points out, that the standard of living is much higher in America today. other countries you are not considered poor if you do not own a car, have central heating, or a television. [...]

[...] Briefly listed, these topics include: immigration and the third world, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, loyalty in families, health, doctors, and the ability to provide for ones family, and lastly the employer. A common theme throughout holds that low self-esteem and self-abuse is a major contributing factor and that the cause and effect and the ups and downs of poverty's cycles contribute to their poor emotional well-being. People need to learn to deal with their emotions in order to keep a steady job as well as learning skills to get the job. [...]

[...] The working poor: Invisible in America The book, The Working Poor: Invisible in America, by David K. Shipler, seeks to unveil the lives of countless people in America living at or below the poverty line. His intent is to describe their situations and map out the reasons for their poverty and how the cyclical nature of poverty is difficult to break. He also examines the systems put in place by the federal government that intend to help those in need but in reality often hinder any movement of the poor up out of welfare. [...]