R. Fiford

STUDENT NO: 36080918

SOCY 211

Learning Activity 3

What are the benefits of poverty for the individual and the community?

Well, the truth is that there is more negatives than positives when it comes to the assessment of poverty from a financial, physical and environmental perspective. However, there is benefits that are found within the constraints of poverty for the individual as well as the community. That is what will be discussed in this learning activity. The benefits of poverty on the individual and the community!

To start the first benefit of poverty is that of assistance. The mere fact that poverty is considered to be an individual in whom is living below the normal standard of living. Allows for companies to intervene and assist the individuals in whom are considered to be impoverished and in turn from this positive action the company is rewarded in some manner or another of return. Poverty also allows for companies in whom are just starting out that are considered to be labour intensive to have access to individuals in whom are more than willing to complete the task at hand due to a lack of earning.

The next benefit is that of government assistance. The government contains the authority to how many people are impoverished or not. It also allows for tax payers money to be distributed equally amongst the impoverished creating a balanced and well serving economy. This in turn offers great returns for investors and creates a positive persona amongst the international market.

From an environmental perspective, poverty ensures effective and efficient recycling amongst the community. This is created due to the mere fact that the individuals in whom lack a income are prepared to complete the work that is often undermined amongst the community.