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Why Do We Live In A Poor World

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We all know that how vital it is to be successful to make money. It's not that individuals who make money become successful, but that successful people attract money. They bring success to what they choose to do in life. Successful people work tirelessly to attain personal wealth. To some, personal wealth means accumulating more assets such as buying more land over time, but for some individuals the real personal wealth means education and how it can impact your lifestyle financially. During the 1st unit on Do I Make Money or Does Money Make me, Professor Koffman asked an engaging question in class "Do we live in a rich world or a poor world". The question clearly exhibits how money impact our everyday life and essence of money. It shows how individuals think about their financial situation compare to others in the society. Many people believe that we live in a poor world which is constantly being controlled by rich capitalist individuals in the society where rich get richer and the poor get poorer. More importantly, people believe that rich individuals in the …show more content…

According to the author, mental health care consumers encounter structural barriers such as poverty, stigma, a lack of affordable accommodation, and limited employment opportunities. The study focuses on the impact of poverty on social relations, the role of informal support and strengthening relationships with family and friends. Interestingly, many consumers feel uncomfortable relying on family members and relatives for material support. The author also discusses that poverty may work against maintenance of family ties if consumers feel that they are burdens to their family, relatives or friends. This may act as a stressor impacting mental health consumers lives' and their ability to interact within their social networks.

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