Why you should not be poor
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BE POOR The state of being poor is often seen as being wretched, to be in need and serious lack. The definition of poor varies and being poor mean different things to people. To some people, to be poor means not living in good house, not well fed, struggling for living and always in lack. The word “poor” is complicated and to get the understanding of the word we need to examine the word critically. According to oxford advanced learners dictionary, the word poor means having little money, not having enough money for basic needs, deserving pity or sympathy, having little money or not having enough money for basic needs. From the above definition it can be inferred that to be poor means inability to afford the basic needs of life such as shelter, food, and clothing. In 1998, the United Nations defined poverty which is the state of being poor as denial of choices and opportunities. A violation of human dignity. it means lack of basic capacity to participate effectively