1 . The speaker states we’ve overlooked a major resource in efforts to reduce poverty. What is that resource? Why do you think this resource was overlooked?
2. The speaker shares a number of personal stories. What are some of the similarities or connecting points between the different stories the speaker shares?
3. The speaker mentions some problems that affect people living in poverty, and more specifically black, indigenous, and Latino families living in poverty. Identify at least two of those problems. Why do you think these societal problems affect people of color who are also living in poverty more than other groups?
4. What are some ways that the speaker mentions that her children are growing up differently than she did? What is the point she is making with this comparison?
5. Why does the speaker argue that we have to stop telling the story that "hard work leads to success"? What does this story allow us to believe about people living poverty?
6. How does the speaker suggest people who are poor can impact poverty?
7 . How does the South African concept of “ubuntu” relate to the systems of stratification and social mobility you read about in the unit?
8. What surprised, challenged, or interested you about this speaker’s presentation?
Do you think social stratification is good or bad for society? Why? Who benefits from stratification? Who suffers because of stratification?
