SOCI 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10.6-Summary: Delayed Gratification, Middle-Earth Animals, Petite Bourgeoisie
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10. 6 dynamics of poverty v. the culture of poverty: culture of poverty assu(cid:373)e values a(cid:374)d (cid:271)ehaviors of poor (cid:862)(cid:373)ake the(cid:373) fu(cid:374)da(cid:373)e(cid:374)tally differe(cid:374)t for(cid:373) other a(cid:373)eri(cid:272)a(cid:374)s(cid:863) these factors are largely responsible for long-term poverty. Many people live on the edge of poverty. Poverty trigger unexpected events that push people into poverty=divorce, illness, loss of job, etc. that propels someone over the edge and puts them in the poverty line. Most poverty short lived lasts less than a year. Features of society deny some people accessible education or training in job skills. Giving up things in the present for the sake of greater gains in the future. Seems pointless for poor to save for the future. Enjoy what they could at the moment. Horatio alger myth limitless possibilities exist for everyone. Encourages people to compete for higher positions. People tend not to perceive effects of social class on their lives.
