Positive Functions of the Underserving Poor

In this article Herbert J. gans discussed some of the the under class in america and how it all ties up in society. he goes into how the rich stay richer and the poor stay poorer. the situation of being poor and the undeserving bring positive and negative effefct to society .The negative affect fall toward the poor side because the become labeled as unworthy or get looked at as if they where nothing in society, being poor or less fortunates makes society view you as less intelligent or capable then the middle or higher class. Being poor also creates a struggle when trying to look for employment because of "economic banishment and the reserve army of labor" as stated in the text.but as the poor stay poor the middle and higher class get more jobs opportunity due to the they're status. aslong as there is a fight for power there will always be someone who is less fortunate, it is just the nature of the beast .