Poverty vs Poor

Can you explain the difference between being poor and being in poverty?
Our course is offered in three (3) different disciplines simultaneously (Pan-African Studies, Sociology, and Womens and Gender Studies). It would be normal for each of you to present your views according to your discipline.
The goal: broadening everyones lens.
Poverty has a different look in developed countries than it does in developing countries. What westerners and non-westerners see as necessary, adequate, and proper is subjective to their experiences. Understanding global poverty entails seeing poverty in the eyes of those indigenous to their country.
For your writing assignment, you are to write an essay focusing on the variations of poverty from the perspectives of developed countries and developing countries. Do not limit the scope of poverty to economics. Allow your lens to examine poverty from the standpoint of a lack of vision, knowledge (education), motivation, social capital, etc. deriving from events, circumstances and fear of cultural change.
The paper is to be APA format and 3-5 pages long.. You need to cite at least five (5) references from the contents of any of the assigned texts, recommended readings, and any additional scholarly source. An attached bibliography is required. You will be graded on your critical analysis, creativity and knowledge of the content of the course. You should make sure that the grammar and spelling is correct. I would encourage your use of the virtual writing center prior to submitting your paper.
You will submit each paper in the assignments section on Blackboard.

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