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Do Poor People Cheat More?

by Norm Schneider in Economics, May 28, 2012
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Research suggests students with less are more likely to distrust others.

Summary of “Nothing Bad Intended: Child Discipline, Punishment and Survival in a Shantytown in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil” by Donna Goldstein

by toto2810 in People, May 23, 2012
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Summary of "Nothing Bad Intended: Child Discipline, Punishment and Survival in a Shantytown in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil", Donna Goldstein pg 389-415.

Removing Poverty Needs Innovative Ways

by Suni51 in Issues, May 22, 2012
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This may not sound ethical but the fact is we need some new ways to remove poverty.

TFI &Ndash; Summer Institute Activity

by neha1309 in Issues, May 20, 2012
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Teach for India, Summer Institute is full of surprises, creative and thought provoking activities; from hectic schedules to sudden announcement of fun activities, and everything with a ‘WHY’, a sense of purpose deep within.
The latest activity was a small step towards knowing the inequality prevalent in society. The activity was subjective and it was actually on each person how much they get from it and as always there is nothing right or wrong with any emotion or feeling.
And I have my own set of experience from it.

Altruism : Not in My Back Yard! are You a True Giver?

by momofplenty in Advice, May 11, 2012
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Altruism or being altruistic is when one gives selflessly.

The Victim’s Fault

by Will Dee in Society, May 5, 2012
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It seem easy to blame society problems on the disadvantage.

I Need Some Help : Policy Implementation for Living Wage

by momofplenty in Issues, May 1, 2012
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Any Policy wonks out there? Final process of a 20 page paper.

From The Rich Lord Watch Over Us

by hectormaxx in Law, April 24, 2012
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The rich man in his intransigence have outputs they produce is hurt it is not underestimating his own property and valuing it as if it were always the best without even having market value.

“Leaving Gaza? It Will Not Ever! “

by Ceng Adud in Issues, April 21, 2012
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But that still survive on the spirit of resistance Gaza society. Many community “Leaving Gaza? It will not ever! “

Poverty

by Hani Zaidi in Issues, April 18, 2012
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Poverty is described by some people as a deprivation of essential items for life- such as water, food, clothing, and shelter- required for a proper living. The United Nations World Summit on Social Development passed a declaration, “Copenhagen Declaration” which defines poverty as “a state characterized by harsh deficiency of essential human needs, including safe drinking water, food, health, education, sanitation facilities, and information.” When people do not have anything to eat, have access to health facilities- they are considered poor regardless of their level of income. This is the social definition of poverty and does is problematic at times as in this regard, most people living in developing and underdeveloped countries of the world will judged as poor.

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