Individualist explanations for poverty are very popular in the United States. Describe and critique these explanations.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Individualistic explanations argue that poverty is primarily the result of laziness or lack of motivation.
2. What about the role of economic or social imbalances that restrict opportunities for some people?
3. Do those who are poor live in a culture with their own norms and values?
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