Poverty is a tragic reality affecting more and more homes all over the world as liberal capitalism and globalization consume to the entrails of the earth. Of course, even if capitalism and globalization might be part of the causes, there are less contested causes that must be considered such as: “overpopulation, the unequal distribution of resources in the world economy, inability to meet high standards of living and costs of living, inadequate education and employment opportunities environmental degradation, certain economic and demographic trends, and welfare incentives.”[1] Obviously, most of these factors are related to each other’s and tend to create a vicious cycle which is often perpetuated by the next generation.
Somehow, I believe that all these causes are leading to an ultimate factor: Men. Of course, I am generalizing and do not claim of any kind that my opinion is the only valid one, but my interpretation of the problem shows me that Men are at the heart of it. We live with a mentality that promotes individualism, success and enrichment at the expense of others and it surely doesn’t help to counter the situation but, in some way, it exacerbates the problem.
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