There have been a few discussions in our modern society about how the effects of poverty can influence educational inequality and food security. Perhaps the most improbable example is Singapore.
While Singapore is not well-known for its citizens living in poverty, the issue is sufficient to raise awareness about the plight of other marginalised citizens. Indeed, many wish to reintroduce the issue of poverty to increase public awareness. Poverty is a serious issue for many Singaporeans. Here are a few frightening consequences of poverty.
Inequality is a result of poverty.
Low-wage jobs or unemployment, inadequate educational skills, and poor life quality can isolate people from their local community's social network. Changes and shifts in social and cultural norms tend to establish an individual's perception of failure and success, and this social aspect adds additional pressure to poverty-stricken families' economic and educational inequality.
Poverty impairs children's academic readiness.
Many people still do not understand how poverty and education are inextricably linked and have been for centuries. Poverty has a frightening effect on children's readiness for school. It significantly impairs children's ability to think, concentrate, and recall information. Additionally, it impairs their physical health and decreases their motivation to learn.
People who are poor make poor life choices.
Children and adults living in poverty frequently make poor life choices. The societal problem of scarce resources has a long-term effect that extends beyond an individual's socioeconomic status. It entails making extremely difficult adjustments and choices in life. Some may resort to illegal activities to survive the day; it is that difficult and depressing.
Poverty harms mental health.
Poverty also adds stress to an individual's mental and psychological well-being. It results in mental stress and depression, which may be accompanied by substance abuse or vice addiction as a means of coping with the social and economic challenges posed by poverty and inequality.
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