It's better to live from hand to mouth than earn money illegally
In my opinion, there is no difference for the people and society. If we check trusted studies,
we will understand that poverty could not be healthy or happy. I firmly believe that poverty
causes a crime. And vice versa.
It is clear that poverty in the United States and poverty in Congo are not the same. Due to
the World Bank (2005), to have a penury, you should spend no more than 14$/person in the
first country and no more than 0.99$ in Africa. But in this essay I will speak about relative
poverty, excluding such problems like: child mortality, nation’s level of education, etc.
Firstly, I have to note, it is a misconception that poor people are happier. In my opinion, the
myth about beneficent poverty was created in early socialism. Research has shown that
people with low income have lower levels of life’s satisfaction. Without the satisfaction of
basic needs, people could forget their aims, self development, love and safety.
Secondly, poverty becomes the most powerful incentive that pushes people to commit
crimes. And it is confirmed either in books and movies, or in everyday life. Persons from
“Oliver Twist” have no choice - make money illegally or slowly die from hunger. Fantine from
“Les Miserables” has to become a prostitute. From modern history the best example is the
“Squid Game”. In this serial desperate people have to kill each other, carrying the hope to
win the main prize.
Furthermore, earning money illegally (exactly illegally, not unethically), carries additional
problems to family and society. One incorrect step - and you return to the start, getting into
the circle. In modern society, reputation has more and more weight for business or in
people’s lives. Due to Harvard Business Review, “Firms with strong positive reputations
attract better people. They are perceived as providing more value, which often allows them
to charge a premium.”.
As a result, the wrong opinion could arise, that is no exit from this circle. But it is not what I
meant. People always have a choice, and all the responsibility lies on the person. But we
should not forget that our community builds us. And you need strength to change it.
In my opinion, there is no difference for the people and society. If we check trusted studies,
we will understand that poverty could not be healthy or happy. I firmly believe that poverty
causes a crime. And vice versa.
It is clear that poverty in the United States and poverty in Congo are not the same. Due to
the World Bank (2005), to have a penury, you should spend no more than 14$/person in the
first country and no more than 0.99$ in Africa. But in this essay I will speak about relative
poverty, excluding such problems like: child mortality, nation’s level of education, etc.
Firstly, I have to note, it is a misconception that poor people are happier. In my opinion, the
myth about beneficent poverty was created in early socialism. Research has shown that
people with low income have lower levels of life’s satisfaction. Without the satisfaction of
basic needs, people could forget their aims, self development, love and safety.
Secondly, poverty becomes the most powerful incentive that pushes people to commit
crimes. And it is confirmed either in books and movies, or in everyday life. Persons from
“Oliver Twist” have no choice - make money illegally or slowly die from hunger. Fantine from
“Les Miserables” has to become a prostitute. From modern history the best example is the
“Squid Game”. In this serial desperate people have to kill each other, carrying the hope to
win the main prize.
Furthermore, earning money illegally (exactly illegally, not unethically), carries additional
problems to family and society. One incorrect step - and you return to the start, getting into
the circle. In modern society, reputation has more and more weight for business or in
people’s lives. Due to Harvard Business Review, “Firms with strong positive reputations
attract better people. They are perceived as providing more value, which often allows them
to charge a premium.”.
As a result, the wrong opinion could arise, that is no exit from this circle. But it is not what I
meant. People always have a choice, and all the responsibility lies on the person. But we
should not forget that our community builds us. And you need strength to change it.
