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His determination to enhance living conditions in the slums earned him accolades from various stakeholders. However, his ideas faced constant scrutiny and opposition from those who believed in traditional approaches.
Many believed they deserved to be there and/or that they didn't want to work or live in better conditions. A common belief about people who lived in slums was that they were dirty and uneducated. It was also believed that many in impoverished areas, projects, and ghettos were either black or Hispanic. The reality is that you have many races living in poor conditions. Many of them are also smart and educated, however, have simply fallen on harsh times.
Riis meant that the conditions of the slums, such as overcrowding, poverty, and lack of resources, influenced and shaped the behaviors and lives of the people living there. He believed that environment played a significant role in determining the fate of the poor in urban areas.
Slums were made as living situations for people who did not have a lot of money. These slums are not well kept because the people do not have the money to keep it up.
It is an unfortunate truth that there are many children living in slums around the world.
Slums.
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help the urban poor living in slums
living in Chicago's slums to protest their conditions
Living in Chicago's slums to protest their conditions. -NovaNET
Many believed they deserved to be there and/or that they didn't want to work or live in better conditions. A common belief about people who lived in slums was that they were dirty and uneducated. It was also believed that many in impoverished areas, projects, and ghettos were either black or Hispanic. The reality is that you have many races living in poor conditions. Many of them are also smart and educated, however, have simply fallen on harsh times.
they made babies sick