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Speaking of poverty, differently

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Poverty has often been pictured as attributable to the individual, but we should see it instead a failure of society. To combat poverty, we should not shame or penalize people in poverty. We should instead create an economy that is truly inclusive, in which each person is not considered a passive recipient of support, but an actor.

Discuss the impact of societal perceptions on poverty and how these perceptions shape the treatment and support of people in poverty.

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