The Future of Poverty
What will become of it in the following years?
Are the after effects of any wars still severely affecting the rates of poverty today?
Claim: Yes, the after effects of many wars, including World War One, are still present today and have led to poverty in many cases, especially in developing countries.
Evidence:
"Civilian populations often have to deal with the after effects of war. They include damage to infrastructure such as hospitals and to medical care, often a result of a shortage of doctors."
"whereas civilians were once far removed from the fighting, they’re now routinely targeted and make up 90% of the casualties."
(Science Museum, 2008)
"One of the gravest effects of war is the way it disrupts and destroys children’s education."
"War destroys industries, jobs and infrastructure."
"conflict is usually taking place in the poorest countries in the first place."
"Psychological disorders - It can affect their ability to forge healthy relationships with adults or with their peers."
(WarChild, 2014)