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Social inequality is something many people all over the world face whether they know or not. Social inequality is when a person/s are given unequal chances and resources to better themselves due to their status (Crossman, 2020). That can be due to race, wealth, gender, or class. When it comes to social inequality, there are people who can

benefit and there are those who are part of business or social groups who suffer because of the inequality. Poverty is considered a social inequality because of the ones who fall into that category who do not have wealth. According to an article written by Robin Room (2005) she defines poverty as, “Poverty

can be defined in absolute or in relative terms; and the variables often included in measures of socio-economic status, such as education, income and occupational and neighborhood status”. Leaving them to have far less more resources than those who have money. As an example of

poverty on a macro-level would be like saying, when the recession happened, many people where laid off from work. Due to being laid off, there was no income, forcing people to lose their homes and become homeless. On a microlevel, poverty means that many who are homeless or

even facing tough times, do not have access to obtaining clean water, food, or sanitation. Social Inequality: Poverty

Taking a look at poverty on a micro level, it might be seen as something over which a person has some influence. Many people in the United States feel that poverty is caused mostly by indolence, immorality, and carelessness. Poverty may strike at any time and there are instances when it is beyond one's control. It is quite easy to see it from the perspective of not being taken seriously by some individuals unless you have experienced it. Poverty is produced by a variety of variables at the micro level. It is caused by a lack of income, educational opportunities, access to finance, and access to public facilities. Through their policies, programs, and projects, the forces continue to perpetuate poverty. Some systemic concerns, such as racism, sexism, and segregation, produce persistent gaps in education, employment, and income for disadvantaged groups at the macro level (Assari, 2017). In comparison to groups who face a variety of societal impediments on a regular basis, the majority group maintains a natural advantage. Individual discrimination is something that is dealt with in social inequality, and this happens when particular individual feels unwelcomed or wanted, or when they feel they are simply not being welcomed into something based on factors such as a person's race or the kind of

backstory they have or came from. Poverty and inequality are inextricably related since minorities are frequently impoverished and have limited access to valuable resources as a result of discrimination (Larkin, 1959). An example of individual discrimination would be an individual getting denied access to an event because of their race or social standings in society. Institutionalized discrimination is the unfair treatment of a group as a result of practices or policies embedded in social, political, or economic institutions and operating independently of individual preconceptions. For example, schools are granted funds based on the location of the school. Wealthier areas are provided more funds than low-income areas which cause lower income schools to lack adequate resources for the children attending. The poverty rate is so high in America at this moment due to COVID-19. Many people lost their jobs and lives due to this nationwide pandemic. Now that we are trying to get ahead of the virus, job opportunities are now being present, and many employers are offering sign-on bonuses to help individuals get back on their feet. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 which rounds out to about $15,000 annually, this is not enough to support a family especially for those who have lost it all (Texas Minimum Wage for 2021 2021). Providing sign on bonuses help individuals get a head start on savings and rebuilding their life. Minimum wage has increased a couple times over the years in order to keep up with the current cost of living. America is not where it needs to be when it comes to poverty but there are efforts being made to help fight poverty.

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Assari, S. (2017). Why poverty is not a personal choice, but a reflection of society. Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation. Retrieved December 12, 2021, from https://ihpi.umich.edu/news/why-poverty-not-personal-choice-reflection-society. Larkin, T. M. (1959). Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology. Our Social World: An introduction to sociology. Retrieved December 5, 2021, from https://lc.gcumedia.com/soc102/our-social-world-an-introduction-tosociology/v1.1/#/chapter/7.

Texas Minimum Wage for 2020, 2021. Federal and State Minimum Wage Rates for 2021. (2021). Retrieved December 13, 2021, from https://www.minimum-wage.org/texas....