Event Title
Poverty Has A Women's Face: Evaluating Social Construction of Poverty and Its Local Implications
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Psychology
Mentor Information
Kathleen Underwood, underwok@gvsu.edu
Department
Women and Gender Studies
Location
Kirkhof Center KC 85
Start Date
13-4-2011 4:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 5:00 PM
Keywords
Changing Ideas/Changing Worlds, Gender, Health and Wellness
Abstract
This study assessed the local implications of poverty and its effects on women within the Grand Rapids, Michigan community. The main goals of this two-part study were to both advocate and educate the campus community as well as implicate activism. This first part of the study consisted of bringing in a speaker to discuss poverty, and the realities that it consists of. This educational discussion did not solely consider the implications of poverty on women alone, however, research has shown that poverty is a critical issue for women. This is especially so for single mothers and women who are victims of abuse. The second part of this study consisted of establishing a local drive on the campus to collect basic needed items for local women's shelters. This study assesses the development of advocacy and activism in the college community, strategy, and distribution of both knowledge and resources.
Poverty Has A Women's Face: Evaluating Social Construction of Poverty and Its Local Implications
Kirkhof Center KC 85
This study assessed the local implications of poverty and its effects on women within the Grand Rapids, Michigan community. The main goals of this two-part study were to both advocate and educate the campus community as well as implicate activism. This first part of the study consisted of bringing in a speaker to discuss poverty, and the realities that it consists of. This educational discussion did not solely consider the implications of poverty on women alone, however, research has shown that poverty is a critical issue for women. This is especially so for single mothers and women who are victims of abuse. The second part of this study consisted of establishing a local drive on the campus to collect basic needed items for local women's shelters. This study assesses the development of advocacy and activism in the college community, strategy, and distribution of both knowledge and resources.