IS 320 - Global Poverty & Inequality

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

International Studies

Description:

Debates that surround poverty and inequality and address impoverished living conditions around the world are some of the most urgent in our time. Some argue that it is a moral outrage that poverty continues to exist and that wealthy countries and individuals should do all that they can to put an end to poverty. Others argue that thus far development efforts created more problems than they have solved. This advanced seminar examines these very different understanding of the causes of poverty and explores different approaches to development efforts around the world. We will explore historical efforts to address poverty as well as contemporary texts that offer new, cutting edge solutions to development challenges. Some sore questions raised are: to what extent is poverty "caused" by historical power imbalances and exploitation or by current factors? To what extent should solutions to poverty emerge from within communities themselves or from wealthy actors? To what extent should poverty alleviation be regarded as as human rights issue or an economic issue?

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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