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Originally Posted by MarchHare
How many single mothers are capable of landing a roughneck job working on a rig?
It's easy to say, "Anyone who wants a job and is willing to work hard can be successful in Alberta," but that's a hopelessly naive comment that ignores the incredible complexities surrounding cyclical poverty.
The fact remains that children of poor parents are at a structural disadvantage compared to children of middle class and wealthy parents. These disadvantages, which aren't even necessarily the fault of the upper classes or the government, enable the cycle of poverty to continue.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycle_of_poverty
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/...ver_causes.htm |
i would buy that argument if it was exceedingly difficult for their kids to go to school, but base education is not denied to anyone. And we know that for the most part students in our public schools are made aware of either post secondary or work related options.
I don't think that there's a lack of educational help or encouragement based in our school systems.
With the low skilled woman that's not capable of working in the oilfield I've seen a massive influx of woman in the trades through apprentice programs, and even receptionists and admin assistants and other what I would call low intensity decent paying jobs are available.
Its a two way street, for people that are rising out of poverty it can be tough, but I believe that especially in this province and in this country there are lots of hand holds to help them get there.
The argument to me would be different in some of the really remote areas and the reservations for example. But I honestly think that there are some real problems with that article.