Collegiate Project Report - Ethics' Class Emiliano Astorga Villarreal

So far, we have done 2 projects in the ethics class; However, the one who will speak is the second. That was an individual project that consisted of investigating several topics, I chose poverty to eliminate some doubts that I have.

This essay addresses the complex global problem of poverty, examining in detail its causes, effects and solutions, emphasizing the imperative need for a collective approach. Educational gaps, lack of quality jobs, and heightened economic inequality contribute to poverty. Consequences include individual challenges in housing, health, and education, with societal impacts leading to conflicts and limiting political participation in communities.

Proposed poverty solutions include investing in quality education to empower individuals, actively creating fairly paid jobs, addressing inequality through policies like progressive taxation, and emphasizing community participation for resilience and sustainable development.

The conclusion stresses the need for a united effort to address poverty comprehensively. Understanding its complexities is seen as the crucial first step for meaningful change. Close collaboration among governments, and society is emphasized as the key to breaking the poverty cycle and fostering a more equitable future.

The Reflection Questions reveal the motivation behind the choice of the topic, the approach methodology, the results of the project and the lessons learned. In summary, this comprehensive analysis seeks to shed light on the urgency of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to addressing poverty at the global level.

- By: Emiliano Astorga 106