There are many symbols that can be used to describe global poverty, including money, food, dumps, and crowded living conditions. Money greatly changes how individuals interact with each other, either for the positive or the negative. Food is a symbol because some individuals have problems getting food for their family and also other families and farmers are affected because of surplus of imported food. In some countries, like India, children will actually go through hazardous dumps looking food and other items, which is a direct representation of poverty. Finally, are the dirty, cramped living conditions that children and families who live in poverty have to stay in. Poverty can greatly affect social relationships, and it can tear apart families and friends. Also, people affected by poverty can have a lower self-esteem and may have a sense of hopelessness that their situation will never …show more content…
Global poverty is all about the division of the rich and the poor. The wealthy in power want to make sure they stay in power. The scarce resources that are competed for are food, money, and equal rights. People in poverty are competing for food in order to feed themselves and their families. They are also competing for money in order to survive, but those in power are also competing for money to continue getting wealthier and preserving their control. Exploited people are competing for equal rights, and to not be taken advantage of by others. Those affected by poverty are vying for change. They want to improve their economies, and get rid of the people in power who are exploiting