What is Poverty?

Noun. The state or condition of having little or no money goods or means of support; condition of being poor. Synonyms: neediness, destitution, indigence, pauperism, penury. Antonyms: riches, wealth, plenty.

Quick Write

• Where do you see poverty in your community?

I see poverty in the streets. Poor people asking for spare change so they can "try to get a decent meal". Or so they say.

• Think about the facts and statistics we discussed. What did you already know?

I already knew that the poverty rate for Latinos would be the greatest.

• What surprised you?

I did not know that the poverty rate for Latinos was so high.