Monday, May 31, 2010
Jennifer's Homework Post
This article did a good job of pointing out problems regarding equality in our society. However, it did not seem to point out solutions. I wish it could have narrowed in on some of the wealthiest people's lives and give how much money they donate to the less fortunate. If we were able to go back and redistribute the wealth so everyone is equal do you think society would have progressed as far as it has today? Also, besides a classless society, what are some possible solutions to this article?
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I certainly agree with your blog. It didn't seem to point out the solutions probably because they want society to figure it out. This is probably the reason, so that we can discuss options together and as a society we can all try to make a change. But, yes you are right about it should have narrowed in on some of the wealthiest people's lives and talk about how there living. Some famous people and wealthy people donate to charities in real life and help the poor, but there needs to be more. Unfortunately poverty is huge in America and other parts of the country, which isn't good. I think society has progressed because now look at the; athletes, famous people, rich people in general are making more contributions to charities, donations,helping the poor and giving back. Where as in the past the rich people didn't even care about the poor people, because they thought of them as inferior, low class, and nobodies. We've made a progression. Some possible solutions could be: everyone helps the poor no matter how much money you have, just donate what you could. And more organizations and charities and homeless shelters are set up. Maybe even have a place where poor/homeless people could work earning some pay to help them out. Like cleaning, outdoor work, etc..
ReplyDeleteI believe certain solutions to this article could have been pointing out how the rich include others to society and show ways of how they benefit those less fortunate by giving, donating, etc. Media always portrays the bad to gain sympathy for those without the advantages others have and although I believe it is wrong in the sense that it is exploitation, it points out the things wrong with society. If we put more attention on positive things, positive feedback will come in the sense that people will be influenced to do good also instead of having the casual "aw, that's so sad" and continue on with tv dinners.
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