“Poverty Goes Straight to the Brain”
Sociology + Biology: Poverty, which is created by economic, political, social and cultural forces in society, produces physiological stresses leading to the “income-achievement gap” between poor and middle class white boys and girls, with negative effects lasting through adulthood, according to this new study. If you always reasoned or suspected this, or felt the need for proof beyond anecdotal evidence, you might want to check out this Wired.com article. ${socialTitleEscape}
While you’re at it, check out the research paper:
Childhood poverty, chronic stress, and adult working memory
Gary W. Evans and Michelle A. Schamberg, Cornell University
ABSTRACT: The income–achievement gap is a … Continue Reading
