As a social problem such as poverty, racism or sexual harassment becomes less common, people expand their definition of it, leading many to think it is actually becoming more common. This explains much of why so many mistakenly believe the world is getting worse.
In absolute terms, the poor of today are generally better off than the poor of yesterday. Relative poverty, on the other hand, is a symptom of inequality, which I agree is rising and should be considered.
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Let's take an example. My dad was a postman. No postman nowadays could do what he did - raise 8 kids on a postman's wage. The poor of today may seem better off and in lots of ways they are but when you can't put a roof over your head or feed and clothe your children, you're poor
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