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.

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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.