THE SILENT KILLER: POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AS A HOMELAND AND HUMAN SECURITY THREAT
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Authors
Thaxton, Levon II
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homeland
security
urban poverty
poverty
human security
security
urban poverty
poverty
human security
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Wollman, Lauren
Halladay, Carolyn C.
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2024-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis explores the multifaceted nature of poverty as it intersects various dimensions of security, seeking to answer how well Los Angeles, California, and the federal government use the human security approach (HSA) to reduce poverty as a homeland security threat. Government efforts were analyzed using the four principles of HSA: people-centered, comprehensive, context-specific, and prevention-oriented. The findings identify the limitations of current approaches. For example, efforts to reduce violent crime, improve environmental health, and enhance food security are often reactive rather than preventive. The strategies identified at each level of government do not sufficiently tackle systemic issues such as racial discrimination and economic inequality that perpetuate poverty and insecurity; however, they do address immediate needs. This thesis argues for a paradigm shift in addressing urban poverty, advocating for the adoption of the HSA at all levels of governance. By focusing on the interconnected nature of security threats and emphasizing comprehensive, people-centered solutions, policymakers can more effectively mitigate the impacts of poverty.
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