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.,...

The advent of globalization and information systems has led to the evolution of various perspectives on the world. The social, cultural and economic aspects of the society have been affected heavily by the changes experienced on the global platforms. People and organizations in distant locations in the world are interconnected...

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...