For the following critical thinking assignment, you will watch the documentary film Waging a Living. This documentary narrates the lives of 4 different families struggling while living in poverty. All of the families represented are dependent on the social welfare system at some level. Compare and contrast at least 2 of the families with regard to the challenges they experience and the institutional and residual resources utilized to manage them. This is your first written essay assignment; your essay should be a minimum of 2-3 pages typed and double-spaced.
1. Describe the members of the family (head of household, children, etc.).
2. How has poverty affected the lives of the family members?
3. What social welfare programs are described and utilized by the family?
4. What barriers are preventing the family from getting out of poverty?
5. What solutions might you offer to the family and their situation(s)?
6. Your personal reflection on this case.
This is the link to the information. https://www.amdoc.org/watch/wagingaliving/
POV SEASON 19
FEATURE FILM
2006
