HSR 3640

POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES

This course will examine poverty in the United States. We will explore how the actual characteristics and behaviors of people in poverty match up with the public images and stereotypes about the poor. We will critically analyze debates about the causes and consequences of poverty, why some groups are more likely than others to experience poverty, and the effectiveness of our government anti-poverty policies. We will pay special attention to poverty and anti-poverty initiatives in the Newburgh area.

Units: 3.0