Poverty and Race?

Question

Since there are more than 2 poor white people for every poor black person, why do many people think that black people are the only poor people in the U.S.?

Why can't people understand relative poverty and how that increases the number of poor white people while decreasing the number of poor black people, yet poor whites are still largely overlooked when it comes to poverty?

If the majority of something determines it's definition and the majority of poor people in the U.S. are white, why do most people relate violence and crime to poverty when poor whites are not overrun by violence or crime?

I'm just curious to know how such a large group of american citizens have been overlooked.

Is it because they have no voice in America so no one notices that they exist?

Is it because the media hasn't jumped on the poor white man train for fear of being labled as racists?

Poverty is bad for all involved regardless of race or geographic location.

I'd just like to know what ya'll think.

Answer 1

i agree with that poverty is bad for all involved

Answer 2

When people just based their beliefs of society on what the media says, that's their issue and it makes for some big arguments. It does seem to be portrayed that majority of homeless people are Black. I live in Atlantic City, and here and cities close by, majority of people sleeping in the parks, or under the boardwalk, or going to soup kitchens and shelters are White. Not that it's a big deal. If been to places where the majority was Black, there are even some Asians and Hispanics homeless. Many people like to force people particularly the minority against each other to continue making these media stories that makes us look so bad.



Krazy Libra

Answer 3

well, first, i think that the powers that be would love people to feel that black/minority populations are mostly poor and violent nonproductive members of society. So long as that perception prevails people will see the injustices of institutional racism as being justified. Which leads me to part two: There are more poor white folks, but they are not as much a part of the systematic and historical oppression as other races are.

Answer 4

The premise of your question is wrong. Believe me, poverty knows no color. The reason why it is not addressed is simply because social issues take on political dimensions.

Answer 5

This is what the Rich Dirty Whites Rich Dirty Jews brain wash children and teenagers with in school.

Answer 6

Because of slavery. It's the image that was placed on blacks, and that stigma will never go away.