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"The resolution, which casts the problem through psychology's lens, originated within Div. 35's (Society for the Psychology of Women) second task force on women and poverty and was developed by Urban Initiatives staff and the Committee on Urban Initiatives, in conjunction with the Women's Programs and Public Policy Offices. The resolution lays out the steps psychologists can take to tackle poverty, pledging APA's willingness to advocate for more research on the causes and impact of socioeconomic disparity, and affirming the association's commitment to support investigations of related issues such as racial or ethnic bias, sexism, classism, ageism, unintended pregnancy, environmental factors, stereotypes, stigma, and mental and physical health problems."
"The resolution also highlights the importance of studying attitudes toward the poor, which often attribute poverty to personal failings rather than larger socioeconomic barriers, myths that are often expressed in public policy. The document then highlights what psychologists can contribute to help society better understand and address poverty."
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