BLAMING THE POOR FOR THEIR PLIGHT
Blaming the poor for their social standing often reflects a lack of understanding about the life chances that emerge from patterns of social stratification and social mobility. In response to a question posed by a reporter who wished to know if the federal government was going to do anything to end child poverty in the near future, then Industry Minister James Moore stated: “Is it my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so” (Norman, 2013).
Think Outside the Box: In what way might Moore’s own social standing influence his beliefs about poverty and even hinder attempts to end child poverty in Canada?
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In what way might Moore’s own social standing influence his beliefs about poverty and even hinder attempts to end child poverty in Canada?