This is a book review of Jean Swanson's book called "Poor Bashing".

"Poornography" Abstract Vancouver-based writer Jean Swanson is most often described as an "anti-poverty activist". She is a former board member and president of the National Anti-Poverty Organization and has spent the past 15 years working for the Coalition to End Legislated Poverty. Having worked to lessen or alleviate poverty wherever and whenever possible for nearly three decades, Swanson has talked with countless people throughout Canada about their personal experiences with poverty, how to change a system …

… situations people face and the negative stigma that can be associated with asking for or admitting that you need help. Decisions that those in power make concerning their influence on society and changes they choose not to generate regarding poverty are now things that I have to critically think about and try and understand their rationale for doing the things they do and ways in which their opinions and actions could possibly be changed.