Neglecting to receive an education causes families to be trapped in impoverished living. ... According to the article "Transitioning In and Out of Poverty" "Women who are nonwhite, have no high school education, and have younger children spend more time living below the poverty threshold" (Mckernan, Ratcliffe and Cellini). ... Dropping out of high school and having children significantly boost the likeliness of living in poverty. ... Generally, people that have college degrees are employed and make a decent living, compared to a high school diploma or someone with no educa...

• Word Count: 1797
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

While Japan, Hong Kong, and most of the world looked outward to world trade, modern living conditions, and industrialization, China tragically was not only turned inward, but was destroying itself from within. ... Few students recommenced with their studies after the revolution, however, most students' remained at high school level or below. ...

• Word Count: 1259
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Some select Division 1 schools provide stipends for their students based on "cost of living" to help with extra expenses, but it is not anywhere near proportional to the amount of money they bring into the college. ... Although some high-level Division 1 athletes receive scholarships which definitely help with tuition, many athletes having trouble with the cost of living that come with college since a lot of them come from low-income families. ... The report concluded that about 86 percent of college athletes live below the poverty line and the average out of pocket expenses for eac...

• Word Count: 1832
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

While in his first year of College he lived in the dormitory alone because of segregation laws that were still in effect but Paul used this to his advantage because living by himself he was able to focus more on his studies. ... Paul could get along with the upper class whites who often thought that they were superior to him (though Paul was often more educated than them) and he could also get along with the blacks on his level and the blacks that were below his social level. ...

• Word Count: 1652
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Children growing up in impoverished homes or environments have different experiences than those who are not living in these conditions. ... Because of lack of resources and financial means, it would be expected that parents of low socioeconomic status living in rural communities would be less likely to attend school activities, including parent teacher conferences. ... Friedman (2004) reported 40 percent families living in rural communities have no access to public transportation. ...

• Word Count: 9089
• Approx Pages: 36
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As adults, they will need to earn a living, take responsibility for others (children and family members), and live healthily. ... (Microsoft Encarta 2002) The creation of the Board of Education attempts to improve the standard of living for people of poorer backgrounds; educating them is their step into a brighter future. ...

• Word Count: 4180
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: Undergraduate