This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.
Stand with UkraineDonate
- Home
- New York
- Mount Saint Mary College
- Course info
- soc-3640 - poverty-in-the-united-states
Mount Saint Mary College Course Info
Newburgh, New York
Course Info
Search for courses by clicking on letters of the alphabet or by using a search bar. Explore course description, number of credits required and course sequences to satisfy graduation requirements.
SOC 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