Reflect on the unique aspects of the reading assignment “Portrayals of the poor on the cusp of capitalism.” Respond to the following questions.
- What are your thoughts on this approach to eradicating poverty? Does the end justify the means?
- Are all three strategies employed by Heifer International ethically correct? Explain why/why not?
- Are there any contradictions between the journal article and material provided in the class textbook? If there is a contradiction, explain why you feel it is a contradiction?
- Identify and describe a nonprofit in your city/state that uses any of the three strategies (viz., incongruity, dissoi logoi/kairos, and/or the art of illusion) adopted by Heifer International.