The
childhood poverty research and policy center website gives me great insight on
poverty in China. China is a country that I dream of visiting someday because
it is a country that has a lot of culture and is well known globally. The first
insight I gained from the website is that in 2001 five percent of the
population lived below the national poverty line (CHIP, N.D.). I cannot imagine
anyone living below the poverty line; it means that they can go days without
eating. The second insight I gained is that poverty is due to far-reaching
process of the economic and social transition. In the 1988 people that lived in
the west was 3 times more likely to be poor and by 1998 they were 6 time more likely
to be poor (CHIP, N.D.). In fact it seems that things did not get better for
those who lived in the west. The third insight is that the Chinese people still
continue to live in poverty. In fact, 4.2 million Chinese children are living in
poverty and 8.7 million live in disadvantaged condition. Another insight I got is
that the Chinese people value education and good health. They do not need to
have a lot of money to make sure that their children have the best education or
know how to read and write. For example CHIP, N.D. stated that about 85 percent
of the population aged over 15 is literate. That tells me the
Chinese family do not let poverty stop their children from learning, dreaming
big, become an educator, or to be all they can be
. It tells me they are a fighter and achievers.
. It tells me they are a fighter and achievers.
Reference:
CHIP
(N.D). Childhood poverty research and policy center. Retrieved from http://www.childhoodpoverty.org/
I love that from your research about poverty in China that you concluded that they do not let this huge issue stop their children from learning. That is the most important thing you can do in order to be successful no matter you socioeconomic status.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing that there is so much poverty in every nation. We have a huge responsibility to try and break the cycle in our own local communities. I also researched China and found a ton of facts that I would have never believed. I had no idea they had so much poverty.
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ReplyDeleteYour blog highlighted the importance of seeing future possibilities. It is difficult to accept so many individuals in the world who are going without their basic needs being met. Although the Asian community experiences a high degree of poverty, they also understand that active engagement in improving their minds and bodies is critical to a healthy life.
Sophia,
ReplyDeleteIs it not surprising that the country with the largest population in the world could in 2001 have five percent
of its population living below the national poverty line and United States with lesser number have 18.0 percent
living in poverty. This indeed is food for thougth
Sophia,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight into poverty in China. I love the fact that parents in China truly value their child's education and doesn't let lack of funding stop them from making sure their children learn what they need to.
Sophia,
ReplyDeleteI also researched china, it is unfortunate much efforts are not being made to at least help with providing supplies for the children. I read with the change in government, more attention is being brought on about poverty within china, however, much has not been made. Thanks for sharing
I also looked into China on the CHIP website, I found the statistics staggering but, like you mentioned, they value education which is so important to help children make the most of themselves. Thank you for sharing.
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