Healthier Moms, Fewer Poor People; Capitalism is Working
Healthier Moms, Fewer Poor People; Capitalism is Working by Tasha Kheiriddin
The three main causes of maternal deaths have continued to pose a challenge in finding solutions to improving maternal health cares and initiatives. Amongst the three reasons, little education of women tops the list in finding a solution to maternal deaths. Ignorance about personal health, reproduction, and childbirth contribute profoundly to global deaths (Kheiriddin, 1). This is further coupled with a lack of knowledge on the use of contraceptives to prevent unplanned pregnancies. A large number of mothers particularly those in the remote regions do not have information as pertains to family planning. This leads to complications and lack of knowledge in caring for expectant mothers. The situation may worsen if the parents succumb to HIV AIDs infection (Kheiriddin, 1).
Tasha is correct to note that the solution to health complication is not aid from the international community, but the creation of wealth in the named countries (Robbin 201I). Countries with well-defined and progressive economic picture have low maternal death. This is attributed to the availability of health care centers and personnel to offer treatment. With strong economic policies and programs, a nation can be at a position to prevent maternal deaths by an extensive margin (Kheiriddin, 1). This is because, the level of awareness will be high, and fertility rates will be high due to good nutrition for the mothers. Top economic prospects will also help in employing large number of health attendants who will be available in case of emergencies. In turn, this will reduce the number of people living below the poverty line (Kheiriddin, 1). High maternal deaths and complications are highest amongst the poor who have no access to proper nutrition and necessary health care.
Poverty reduction should be at the core of the global agenda. Tasha asserts that this should be further geared to empowering the populace with the right requisite information on how to produce and generate wealth. The best the international community can do instead of the aids is to help create awareness, empower the young ones together with the appropriate agencies to work towards eradicating poverty (Kheiriddin, 1). This is because lack of proper health care and nutrition is mainly a result of lack of money.
A wealthy nation is for the good of the whole country, not only for the mothers but also for all the stakeholders in the society. With the necessary health and economic policies put in place by a government, a poverty free economy can significantly open up for international trade, expanded globalization and improved innovations. It should be the aim and responsibility of every government to lift its people out of poverty and above the poverty line. The author argues that with a stable economy, comes a strong nation and all citizens ought to embrace the concept of wealth generation to make a change for the better.
Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism by Robbins, Richard
Resistance to capitalism has been fierce both directly and indirectly. The severe oppositions have particularly been social, political, and religious leaders (Robbins, 193). Richard Robbins explores the high resistance to capitalism since its inception in Europe to its expansion to the rest of the globe. Capitalism has been attributed to many ills of the society. Some of them include a rise in the price of products beyond the reach of the ordinary person, scarcity of products in the markets and low wages in industries amongst others (Robbins, 199).
Capitalism refers to production whereby means of manufacturing is owned entirely by a private individual. It is characterized by ownership of private properties, accumulation of wealth individually, and competitive marketplaces.
Robbins delves into the culture of capitalism and its adverse effect on the international scene. In his book, he analyzes consumption and the society, effects of capitalism, and resistance and rebellion by the local persons. He explores the many factors and contributors of capitalism on each facet of life as depicted by the current global challenges such as health and diseases, hunger, economic status, religion, and general global challenges.
Capitalism has created the highest level of inequality ever experienced in life. The gap between the rich and the poor continue to widen with each passing day. The rich are accumulating wealth at a tremendous rate while the state of the poor is deteriorating at an alarming rate. The rich continue to put pressure on the weak to attempts to accumulate more wealth. This is directly attributed to the greed associated with capitalism whereby individuals are trying to have as much as possible. Despite rich nations articulating for wealth generation and improved economic status, the very pioneers of these ideas are the proponents of the capitalistic culture.
The poor are poor because of the characteristics and nature of the capitalistic economic system. Hunger, disease, malnutrition, maternal deaths are all attributed to the skewed economic system that is geared to enriching the rich while starving the poor with cheap propaganda. The rich would never want the poor to be rich because they are aware that much of their wealth is derived from the poor economic status of the masses. A capitalistic culture favors a situation of few rich people and a large number of poor people (Robbins, 190). The poor are destined to be poor for as long as the rich hold the keys to leadership and are the opinion and policy makers.
However, on the other hand, capitalism is the answer to the many ills affecting the society. Capitalism has been tested and is proven the best economic system to lift the standards of living and improve livelihood in terms of health, well-being, nutrition, housing, education, and development. Capitalism derives from putting one’s best foot forward in attempts to excel and make the best in financial matters. As Voiced by Tasha in her article “Healthier Moms, Fewer Poor People; Capitalism is Working”, Capitalism is the answer to the many ills such as maternal deaths that continually afflict the society. Although Robbins attributes capitalism to inequality, matters to do with personal health, nutrition, education, and awareness on the basics of life, call upon individuals to take capitalistic ideas and make money. Individuals can be able to afford and eat a well-balanced diet, develop and make significant progress in personal endeavors.
Countries with a deeply rooted culture of capitalism register high maternal life and good health for mothers and children. This is attributed to healthy lifestyle and a wide variety of choice of healthcare. This is only possible in capitalistic society as argued by Tasha. To some extent, Robbins also attributes healthy living and high mortality rates to financially endowed individuals, which derives from capitalism culture. In addition, Robbins gives examples of countries that have thrived and developed due to strong capitalistic ideals such as Canada, United States, and New Zealand (Robbins, 190). These countries have good nutrition programs, health care, and an education system that equips citizens with the right appropriate awareness on healthcare.
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