Read the following 2 texts:

1) “The Positive Functions of Poverty

“2) Militarization & Economic Transformation in Colombia & Mexico Drug War Capitalism .pdf

and do aCritical reflection revised 60pts-1-1.docx

critical reflectionI uploaded the documents in case you aren’t able to open the link. it’s also labeled.

part2

1. Do you feel that Gans believes that poverty is necessary ? Why or why not ?

2. What is the definition of “positive functions” for Gans? Why does he call them “positive”?

3. Can the War Of Drugs be seen as a “positive function” ? How ?

4. One example a practice you engage in that you do not like doing, but is “functional” . Hint: Think of gendered behaviors/practices

5. Respond to one professor’s and one student’s comment .

for part 2 i attached the link to the reading