In this discussion, we will take a social scientist’s lens to look at poverty in the U.S. and the world. You will conduct research into poverty statistics in the U.S. and other countries.
First, research the latest data on poverty by searching the US Census website.
Next, drawing from this information as well as two additional academic resources (See the attached for two additional references), and answer the following questions. Be sure to indicate the dates of the information you are discussing. Try to locate the most up-to-date statistics.
What disparities did you note when first looking at the charts?
What fact did you find that was most disturbing to you and why?
What information is lacking when you review the statistics? Why might it be important in gaining a fuller picture of poverty?
Locate the poverty statistics on one of the following countries from the World Bank website: (Afghanistan. See the attached)
In your initial post, you are to include at least two references from academic sources that you have researched on this topic in the Excelsior Library and use appropriate citations in APA style.
