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Barbara Ehrenreich with David Barsamian

Lannan Foundation

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The Systemic Roots of Poverty

This chapter explores the complexities of poverty, challenging the narrative that it stems solely from individual failings. It examines systemic issues, including discriminatory practices and punitive policies, which perpetuate the struggles of low-income individuals and families. The discussion calls for a reevaluation of societal treatment towards the vulnerable, advocating for structural changes to promote justice and dignity.

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