When one thinks of “violence”, one thinks of hand-to-hand combat, bombs dropping, etc. Gandhi, however, argues for a less-though of form of violence as the worst type of violence. A good working definition of violence is that violence is the strength of an unpleasant force. This broad definition makes sense...

Poverty in terms of socioeconomic wealth, status and opportunity is a complex and multifaceted concept. Poverty is more than not having enough money; it is a lack of food, a lack of shelter, and a lack of security. As of 2016, more than 40 million Americans are living below the...

Poverty among the elderly in America has increased in recent years, especially among elderly women. According to the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), the number of men and women over the age of 65 who were living in extreme poverty climbed 18 percent between 2011 and 2011 (Entmacher et al.,...

Living in poverty is a challenge faced by so many today, and that challenge becomes far more difficult upon being granted the responsibilities of parenthood. Raising and caring for a child inherently requires ensuring that they are able to transition into independent, functional, and successful adults. A major part of...

Poverty is one of the most difficult challenges that the world is facing today. According to the World Bank Organization, poverty is many things; it can be hunger, not being able to access education due to lack of school fees, lack of medication, lack of shelter, living hand to mouth...