Poverty Survey
Ellen Green and Arielle Moore
Acknowledgements
We produced a survey with the intent of honest answers about poverty in general. We would like to thank God, our parents for birthing us, our beautiful country of America, Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, and Chris Evan's butt, Mr. Bennett, our ex-intern, cheese puffs, and anyone involved in making this survey a hit. Thank you.
Question 1
Which range includes your age?
younger than 18
ages 18-24
ages 25-40
ages 40+
younger than 18
ages 18-24
ages 25-40
ages 40+
Question 2
Do you believe anyone can become rich and famous if they apply themselves?
Yes. America is the land of opportunity!
No. Not everyone has an uncle in Hollywood or a trust fund.
Who would want to become rich and famous?
Yes. America is the land of opportunity!
No. Not everyone has an uncle in Hollywood or a trust fund.
Who would want to become rich and famous?
Question 3
Do you think what people buy with food stamps should be regulated by the government?
Definitely! If you couldn't afford a steak before why make the government pay for it?
Why don't we just feed them MREs I hear the military loves them!
No. You can't offer help to the less needy then get mad when you don't like the way they use it.
Definitely! If you couldn't afford a steak before why make the government pay for it?
Why don't we just feed them MREs I hear the military loves them!
No. You can't offer help to the less needy then get mad when you don't like the way they use it.
Question 4
You see a poor person begging for money. What goes through your head?
Why would I give you money. You'll just use it on drugs.
I might give you money, but I don't want you to receive too many hand outs. The world is tough man. Get a job!
If I give you money, I won't think twice on how you'll use it. I am here to help, not judge.
Why would I give you money. You'll just use it on drugs.
I might give you money, but I don't want you to receive too many hand outs. The world is tough man. Get a job!
If I give you money, I won't think twice on how you'll use it. I am here to help, not judge.
Question 5
You read about the huge gap between the rich and poor. What goes through your head?
Oh come on! Everybody stop whining! If you wanted to be rich you should have just applied yourselves.
I consider myself middle class, so I don't really care too much.
That doesn't sound good. What can we do to fix this?
Oh come on! Everybody stop whining! If you wanted to be rich you should have just applied yourselves.
I consider myself middle class, so I don't really care too much.
That doesn't sound good. What can we do to fix this?
Question 6
About 80% of homeless youth (aged 12-21) use drugs or alcohol as a means to self-medicate to deal with the traumatic experiences. What do you think?
If the youths would just stop drinking maybe they could get off the streets.
There you go! They are homeless because they are drunks. RAISE THE DRINKING AGE!
Let's work together to help these troubled teens and make a better tomorrow.
If the youths would just stop drinking maybe they could get off the streets.
There you go! They are homeless because they are drunks. RAISE THE DRINKING AGE!
Let's work together to help these troubled teens and make a better tomorrow.
Question 7
Would you say you are doing well financially primarily because of
Your own efforts and abilities
Good luck
Your family
Things other people have done for you
Your own efforts and abilities
Good luck
Your family
Things other people have done for you
Question 8
In your opinion, which is the bigger cause of poverty today
That people are not doing enough to help themselves out of poverty
That circumstances beyond their control cause them to be poor
Their own personal choices
That people are not doing enough to help themselves out of poverty
That circumstances beyond their control cause them to be poor
Their own personal choices
Question 9
Does Drug Abuse Contribute to Poverty?
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Question 10
Do Medical Bills Contribute to Poverty?
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Question 11
Do too many jobs being part time or low wage contribute to poverty?
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Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Question 12
Do too many single-parent families contribute to poverty?
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
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Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Question 13
Does a shortage of jobs contribute to poverty?
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Major Contribution
Minor Contribution
No Contribution
Question 14
How many people are homeless in Alabama?
100,000-150,000
150,000-200,000
200,000-250,000
250,000-300,000
300,000-350,000
Question 15
Would you consider yourself impoverished?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Question 16
Do you know someone that is living in poverty?
Yes
No
Question 17
What is your relationship status?
Single
Married
Single ready to mingle
Dating
Question 18
What is your sex?
Male
Female
Male
Female
Question 19
What is your race?
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Pacific Islander
Asian
Caribbean
Question 20
Do you think putting up spikes in front of buildings is a safe way of clearing the streets of the homeless?
Yes
No
Yes
No