M2 Discussion: Growing up Poor

M2 Discussion: Growing Up Poor Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor Date M2 Discussion: Growing Up Poor Question 1 The documentary "Growing Up Poor" displays a complex view of diversity, underscoring different aspects, comprising gender, ethnicity, culture, race, and socioeconomic status. Within the documentary, children and families from diverse ethnic groups, such as Hispanics, African Americans, and Caucasians, are shown throughout different scenes (FRONTLINE PBS, Official, 2020). The film touches on issues of gender, representing the unique struggles experienced by young girls and boys and their families in a poor environment. The documentary highlights the intersectionality of such diverse aspects, demonstrating how they collectively contribute to the poverty experience within these families. Question 2 Cultural and ethnic diversity are crucial areas that impede parents and children in the documentary from fully integrating into communities and moving from surviving to thriving. In most cases, culture and ethnicity are major causes of d...