While poverty has traditionally been a problem only for the unemployed, a new demographic of Americans has emerged-the working poor. This program explores the disturbing realities that many people in low-wage jobs face every day-such as having to decide whether to pay the rent, buy groceries, or see a doctor. Viewers will learn how standards of living are often measured, how suburban areas have fostered a particular type of economic hardship, and how welfare-to-work programs have, at times, led to more resistant poverty. The film also draws connections between America's immigration challenges and the swelling numbers of working poor.

Harry A. Sprague Library Collection

Poverty--United States, Cost and standard of living--United States--Measurement, Working poor--United States, Public welfare--United States, Economic assistance--United States, Society

Poverty in America

Sartorio, Julia (Producer), Goldman, Betina (Producer), Garcia, Cristina Brandner (Producer), Mohan, T.N. (Director), Mohan, T.N. (Producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Distributor), Lathika International Film & Entertainment (Producer)

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English

Higher education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	Publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd. Suite 124 Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

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