Sociology - Poverty & the American Dream

Of the statistics presented on poverty in the United States, which did you find the most surprising? Explain your reasoning.

Based on the information presented, how much help do you think the government should provide to those who live in poverty? What should that help look like (direct payments, food stamps, free child care, etc.)?

Why is residential segregation a factor that leads to the invisibility of poverty?

Why is political disenfranchisement a factor that leads to the invisibility of poverty?

Why is the digital divide a factor that leads to the invisibility of poverty?

Why is homelessness a factor that leads to the invisibility of poverty?

Is the American Dream a reality? Explain your reasoning.