17 Aug The Positive Functions of Poverty
Read the following 2 texts:
1) “The Positive Functions of Poverty
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2) Militarization & Economic Transformation in Colombia & Mexico Drug War Capitalism .pdf
and do aCritical reflection revised 60pts-1-1.docx
I uploaded the documents in case you aren’t able to open the link. it’s also labeled.
part2
Functionalism discussion
1. Do you feel that Gans believes that poverty is necessary ? Why or why not ?
2. What is the definition of “positive functions” for Gans? Why does he call them “positive”?
3. Can the War Of Drugs be seen as a “positive function” ? How ?
4. One example a practice you engage in that you do not like doing, but is “functional” . Hint: Think of gendered behaviors/practices
5. Respond to one professor’s and one student’s comment .
for part 2 i attached the link to the reading
