Marginalization and the Fight to End Poverty: Ethical Approaches to Advocacy

Marginalization can be defined as persistent inequality and adversity resulting from discrimination, social stigma and stereotypes. With limited voice, marginalized people experience poverty, stigmatization, homelessness, poor health outcomes and lack of education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 38.1 million people in the U.S. were living in poverty in 2018. Ending poverty will require a wide-reaching approach for systemic change. For this change to happen, the voice of marginalized people must go beyond the capacity to speak: that voice must be heard, understood and acted upon. How may we empower those with marginal opportunity? How can those who work to end poverty use their voices more effectively to enact social change? What can American legal and political systems do to give voice to those who promote genuine change?

Panel Moderator:  Kenneth Brown, MSU College of Humanities and Public Affairs

Panel Producer:  Christi Sudbrock, MSU College of Agriculture

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