2023 Senior Conference - Ethics of the Civil Person
Poverty and Homelessness
Publication Date
2023
Start Date
20-8-2023 1:00 PM
End Date
20-8-2023 1:20 PM
Moderator
Aster Gebregergis
Description
Poverty and homelessness are problems that cut across social and economic lines. It pushes us to examine whether our social structures and the ideals we hold dear are working. By having this conversation, we take the first step toward understanding the nuances of these situations and sparking a shared desire to make positive change. While facing the unsettling realities below, we must remember that admitting a problem is the first step in finding a solution. As we work to alleviate poverty and homelessness, we face the contradiction of living in a land of plenty while many of our fellow citizens go without the basics. The next work will not be simple, but it will be important, for we reaffirm our dedication to the qualities of compassion, empathy, and decency that should characterize us as a society in our efforts to empower the oppressed and restore dignity to broken lives. This presentation will analyze the underlying causes of poverty and homelessness, explore how individuals from various walks of life are impacted by these challenges due to a multitude of factors, and address the common misconception within society that attributes these issues solely to personal choices, when in fact, they are far more complex and multifaceted. Finally, it will offer solutions aimed at establishing the necessary resources required to ensure equitable and compassionate treatment for all individuals, regardless of their economic standing, so we can create a more just and inclusive tomorrow.
Poverty and Homelessness
Poverty and homelessness are problems that cut across social and economic lines. It pushes us to examine whether our social structures and the ideals we hold dear are working. By having this conversation, we take the first step toward understanding the nuances of these situations and sparking a shared desire to make positive change. While facing the unsettling realities below, we must remember that admitting a problem is the first step in finding a solution. As we work to alleviate poverty and homelessness, we face the contradiction of living in a land of plenty while many of our fellow citizens go without the basics. The next work will not be simple, but it will be important, for we reaffirm our dedication to the qualities of compassion, empathy, and decency that should characterize us as a society in our efforts to empower the oppressed and restore dignity to broken lives. This presentation will analyze the underlying causes of poverty and homelessness, explore how individuals from various walks of life are impacted by these challenges due to a multitude of factors, and address the common misconception within society that attributes these issues solely to personal choices, when in fact, they are far more complex and multifaceted. Finally, it will offer solutions aimed at establishing the necessary resources required to ensure equitable and compassionate treatment for all individuals, regardless of their economic standing, so we can create a more just and inclusive tomorrow.