World Poverty

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Global Stratification & Poverty

This week we're taking our discussion of stratification global. We'll look at First and Third World countries and the reasons why these terms are no longer used. We'll introduce the four types of country categories we now use: high income, upper middle income, lower middle income, and low income countries. We'll also go over some consequences of and explanations for global poverty.

Rural Matters: Poverty in the Other America

A documentary film examining poverty, the dignity of low-income Americans, and its impact on working people living on the edge of economic insecurity in rural America. This documentary speaks to people with lived experience, academics, policymakers, and leaders in antipoverty organizations in three counties in Up-state New York.

World Poverty and Undernutrition

Every night, one in eight people goes to bed hungry. Get an eye-opening look at undernourishment in the developing and post-industrialized worlds. You'll consider the two types of malnourishment, the concept of "plump poverty," the roles played by urban slums and overpopulation, and ways we can work to eradicate world hunger.

Growing Up Poor in America

The experience of child poverty against the backdrop of the pandemic and increasing racial tensions. Set in Ohio, follow children and their families navigating issues of poverty, homelessness, race and new challenges due to COVID-19.

Half the World Left Behind in Poverty

Why have some parts of the world been left behind in terms of economic development? Should we read the economic histories of Nigeria and Bangladesh as success stories or cautionary tales? What are the different types of foreign aid that exist, and how can they best combat issues like hunger and lack of housing?