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Work and Family LifePoverty and Political Voice
Highland Park,
Richmond, VA
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Poverty and Economic Inequality
"Poverty: a human condition characterized by the sustained or chronic deprivation of the resources, capabilities, choices, security and power necessary for the enjoyment of an adequate standard of living and other civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights.” –UNHCHR
How have increasing levels of income and economic inequality in the United States affected the poor?
How does the work and family life of the poor, specifically the low-income residents of Highland Park, affect their ability to achieve upward mobility?
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Percent Living in Poverty
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007
Highland Park: 23.1%
Virginia: 9.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007
Highland Park: 10.6%
Virginia: 4.2%
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Poverty Map
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Work
Highland Park Work Profile
Lack of Employment Opportunities in Highland Park, especially “Gainful” Employment
Compensate for Lack of Opportunities with Criminal Activities such as participation in drug trade
High Levels of Unemployment and Underemployment
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Blue vs. White Collar Jobs
Service Occupations Management Professional
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Most Popular OccupationsTop industries in this zip code by the number of employees:
Construction: Manufacturing
Construction: Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations
Wholesale Trade: Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services
Wholesale Trade: Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
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Pay Grade
Paid grade for the jobs:
Highland Park: $36,544
Virginia: $59,562
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Travel Time to Work
Less than 10 20-29 minutes
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Job Movement
Travel time to work
Less than 5 minutes: 125
5 to 9 minutes: 658
10 to 14 minutes: 1534
15 to 19 minutes: 2531
20 to 24 minutes: 2180
25 to 29 minutes: 608
30 to 34 minutes: 1494
35 to 39 minutes: 124
40 to 44 minutes: 180
45 to 59 minutes: 536
60 to 89 minutes: 281
90 or more minutes: 268
Jobs in the inner-city and in low income communities are scarce, many have relocated to upscale urban and suburban areas.
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Unemployment
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Unemployment- Males
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Unemployment- Age 16
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Unemployment- African Americans
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Family
Single Parent, especially Single Mother Homes
Children live with grandparents, siblings from different fathers, etc.
Lack stable home environment
Stress on single mother to juggle variety of familial roles
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Married Couples
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Females with Kids – No Husband
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Far West End (ZIP 23229)A Lack of Marriageable Males? (con’t)
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Short Pump (ZIP 23233)A Lack of Marriageable Males? (con’t)
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The Northside (ZIP 23222)A Lack of Marriageable Males?
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Median Family Income 1980
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Median Family Income 1990
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Median Family Income 2000
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What is the Government doing?
Percent Receiving Public Assistance Percent Living in Poverty
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Cycle of Poverty
Family
Education
Work
Poverty
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Recognitions
Dr. Erkulwater
Josh Vaughan
Thanks for all your hard work. We have enjoyed and benefitted from your class.
Josh, our fellow presenter, will be attending the NFL Draft this weekend. GOOD LUCK JOSH!