Lown Classes Courses

Low-income classes are people who are unable to afford the same quality of life as other classes. They are typically defined as those who have household incomes below the poverty level, which is an internationally recognized indicator of poverty. This class of people is more likely to report poorer health outcomes, more difficulty finding employment and lower levels of education than those in the middle or upper classes. Difficulty in affording housing, medical care, education, and other necessities further contribute to their disadvantaged situation. Generally speaking, the low-income class tends to be more heavily concentrated in urban areas. As such, they tend to suffer more from the overcrowding, its resulting crime and poverty, and other factors that can contribute to poverty. Lower incomes, meanwhile, limit access to opportunities that lead to higher wages, educational achievement and social mobility. Employment opportunities are even fewer for those with limited educational backgrounds. Low-income individuals may find themselves participating in a cycle of poverty: unable to obtain a good-paying job or pursue higher education due to a lack of resources and a host of other problems. A lack of good-paying jobs can further perpetuate the cycle of poverty as individuals are unable to meet even the most basic of needs. In order to address the issues faced by low-income classes, policy makers must ensure that society provides the necessary resources and opportunities to truly lift members of this group out of poverty. National and regional governments can also provide subsidies for housing, food, education, and medical care, as well as making sure that schools are adequately funded and that employment opportunities are readily available to all. On a local level, community organizations can help families and individuals with job placement and other services that can offer a better quality of life. Finally, it is important to consider how economic and other structural inequalities within our societies contribute to poverty and how they can be addressed.