The Culture of Poverty
Many Latino families are caught in the cycle of poverty: unemployment, poor education, and single-parent homes create a self-perpetuating cycle. The task of educating the child victims of this culture of poverty puts added strain on an already burdened school system. This program explores emerging s...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, KLRN (Television station : San Antonio, Tex.) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
KLRN-TV,
[1991]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 47 sec)) : sound, color. |
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| Summary: |
Many Latino families are caught in the cycle of poverty: unemployment, poor education, and single-parent homes create a self-perpetuating cycle. The task of educating the child victims of this culture of poverty puts added strain on an already burdened school system. This program explores emerging strategies for meeting the needs of these children, and profiles an independent effort to keep kids off the street and instill in them a sense of pride. (26 minutes) |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by KLRN-TV, 1991. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 04, 2015. Culture of Poverty: Introduction (1:01); Valez Family (4:06); Holyoke, Massachusetts (3:24); Life in "the Flats" (1:47); Family & School (3:13); Educating Latino Children (4:21); Courageous Parents Make a Difference (2:41); Benefits of Sports (4:39); Credits: The Culture of Poverty (0:52); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Many Latino families are caught in the cycle of poverty: unemployment, poor education, and single-parent homes create a self-perpetuating cycle. The task of educating the child victims of this culture of poverty puts added strain on an already burdened school system. This program explores emerging strategies for meeting the needs of these children, and profiles an independent effort to keep kids off the street and instill in them a sense of pride. (26 minutes) 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 47 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |