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Work and Family Life

Work and Family Life. Poverty and Political Voice. Highland Park, Richmond, VA. Poverty and Economic Inequality.

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Work and Family Life

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  1. Work and Family Life Poverty and Political Voice Highland Park, Richmond, VA

  2. Poverty and Economic Inequality • "Poverty: a human condition characterized by the sustained or chronic deprivation of the resources, capabilities, choices, security and power necessary for the enjoyment of an adequate standard of living and other civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights.” –UNHCHR • How have increasing levels of income and economic inequality in the United States affected the poor? • How does the work and family life of the poor, specifically the low-income residents of Highland Park, affect their ability to achieve upward mobility?

  3. Percent Living in Poverty Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007 • Highland Park: 23.1% • Virginia: 9.9% Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007 • Highland Park: 10.6% • Virginia: 4.2%

  4. Poverty Map

  5. Work Highland Park Work Profile • Lack of Employment Opportunities in Highland Park, especially “Gainful” Employment • Compensate for Lack of Opportunities with Criminal Activities such as participation in drug trade • High Levels of Unemployment and Underemployment

  6. Blue vs. White Collar Jobs Service Occupations Management Professional

  7. Most Popular Occupations Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees: • Construction: Manufacturing • Construction: Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations • Wholesale Trade: Furniture Merchant Wholesalers • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services • Wholesale Trade: Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

  8. Pay Grade Paid grade for the jobs: • Highland Park: $36,544 • Virginia: $59,562

  9. Travel Time to Work Less than 10 20-29 minutes

  10. Job Movement Jobs in the inner-city and in low income communities are scarce, many have relocated to upscale urban and suburban areas. Travel time to work • Less than 5 minutes: 125 • 5 to 9 minutes: 658 • 10 to 14 minutes: 1534 • 15 to 19 minutes: 2531 • 20 to 24 minutes: 2180 • 25 to 29 minutes: 608 • 30 to 34 minutes: 1494 • 35 to 39 minutes: 124 • 40 to 44 minutes: 180 • 45 to 59 minutes: 536 • 60 to 89 minutes: 281 • 90 or more minutes: 268

  11. Unemployment

  12. Unemployment- Males

  13. Unemployment- Age 16

  14. Unemployment- African Americans

  15. Family • Single Parent, especially Single Mother Homes • Children live with grandparents, siblings from different fathers, etc. • Lack stable home environment • Stress on single mother to juggle variety of familial roles

  16. Married Couples

  17. Females with Kids – No Husband

  18. Far West End (ZIP 23229)A Lack of Marriageable Males? (con’t)

  19. Short Pump (ZIP 23233)A Lack of Marriageable Males? (con’t)

  20. The Northside (ZIP 23222)A Lack of Marriageable Males?

  21. Median Family Income 1980

  22. Median Family Income 1990

  23. Median Family Income 2000

  24. What is the Government doing? Percent Receiving Public Assistance Percent Living in Poverty

  25. Cycle of Poverty • Poverty • Work • Family • Education

  26. Recognitions • Dr. Erkulwater • Josh Vaughan Thanks for all your hard work. We have enjoyed and benefitted from your class. Josh, our fellow presenter, will be attending the NFL Draft this weekend. GOOD LUCK JOSH!

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