In the busy streets, in the countless busy **, we seem to have become accustomed to their existence - those ragged figures, begging methods, and the helpless and deeply piercing eyes in our hearts.
However, have you noticed that in the nearest city, they suddenly "disappeared"? This question may have bothered many people, is it just an accidental oversight, or is it a change in the phenomenon that hides a truth that we are not aware of?
These two years may only be a short moment in the long river of history, but they may indicate the pace of social change.
It was during this period that we found that the figure of beggars gradually thinned out in the streets and alleys, and even "disappeared" completely in some places. This sudden change has aroused our curiosity and confusion, why is this happening? There are three reasons behind this.
01 The impact of the epidemic on begging: revealing the plight of the disadvantaged and prompting social reflection.
The violent impact of the epidemic, like the great waves of history, has hit every corner of society in a ruthless way, and beggars have not been spared. The outbreak of the new coronavirus has made the already hard life of begging even more difficult. Of course, the impact of the epidemic is far from being so singular, it has not only changed the way we live, but also changed the ecology of society in a silent place.
First, the threat of the coronavirus should not be underestimated. Its existence fills our lives with unknowns and fears, and it also makes the lives of beggars more dangerous. These people are already living on the margins of society and in a vulnerable position, and the impact of the pandemic has undoubtedly made their situation even more difficult.
Whether it's for their own protection or for public health reasons, they will reduce the number of times they beg. The amount of ** in the streets and alleys has plummeted, the opportunities for contact have also been greatly reduced, and the rewards for begging are far less than before. In this high-risk and low-return situation, fewer and fewer people will choose to beg.
Secondly, those lonely beggars are facing the challenge of life and death in the epidemic. Many of them may have no parents, no children, and no loved ones around them. Once they are infected with the virus, they often do not have the ability to receive timely and effective medical assistance, and can only die in unknown corners.
Although this situation is uncommon, it does exist, and it is a deep tragedy, a portrayal of the helplessness of people living at the bottom of society in the midst of the epidemic.
However, it is also a cruel reflection of social progress. The emergence of the epidemic has made us re-examine the justice and fairness of society, and let us see the plight of vulnerable groups.
We should not ignore their presence, but provide them with more help and support. Whether it is improving their living conditions or providing medical assistance, it is the pursuit of social justice.
In general, the emergence of the new coronavirus epidemic has allowed us to see the reasons for the "disappearance" of beggars, but this is only a superficial phenomenon.
It sheds light on the plight of those at the bottom of society and provides us with an opportunity to reflect on social justice. We should not only think about the reasons for their "disappearance", but also think about how to help them and make society fairer and warmer.
02 The phenomenon of begging in the information age: vigilance and care in complex changes.
In this era of information complexity, we are experiencing a profound change. Everyone is gradually improving their awareness of precautions and keeping themselves vigilant in complex social relationships. This change has also affected our perception of the beggars as a group.
Because of the existence of "fake beggars", our understanding and knowledge of them has gradually become more complicated. The following story is a microcosm of this complex change.
In the bustling city, the young man Xiao Ming will pass a bridge on his way to and from work every day, and an old beggar sits at the head of the bridge. The old beggar, dressed in rags and with the marks of time carved into his face, sat quietly all year round, waiting for the alms of passers-by. Xiao Ming was attracted by this scene and began to pay attention to the old beggar's behavior.
Sometimes, Xiao Ming would feel pity and take out some change and put it into the old beggar's outstretched palm, hoping to help him alleviate some of his hardships. However, Xiao Ming couldn't help but wonder. He observed that when some passers-by gave less alms, the old beggar would look disgruntled, and would even chase after the almsgiver for more money.
Xiao Ming had seen many reports about "fake beggars" on the Internet, which made him wary of street begging. He began to pay attention to the behavior of beggars, especially the old beggars who appeared on the busy streets all year round.
He noticed that with the prevalence of mobile phone payments, some old beggars began to show *** so that pedestrians could give them alms by scanning the code. This phenomenon made Xiao Ming even more puzzled, and began to suspect that there might be deception in it.
However, despite his concerns about these suspicions, Xiao Ming did not give up on giving the beggar some help. He is well aware of the warmth and kindness in human nature, and he believes that even if there is a **, the whole group cannot be denied because of the actions of a few. Xiao Ming firmly believes that charity is not only about providing material support, but also a manifestation of care for the plight of others and human warmth.
Therefore, despite his misgivings, Xiao Ming still chooses to give the beggar some help. He would hand change to beggars who were really in need, hoping to alleviate their plight. Rather than blindly giving alms, Ming has gradually developed an ability to discriminate, learning to identify those who are truly in need and to give them a helping hand.
However, one day, Xiao Ming saw an even more shocking scene. A group of fake beggars surround some small children, and they behave strangely. Xiao Ming observed for a while, and his heart became more and more uneasy. He remembered all kinds of bad news he had seen on the Internet, abducting and selling children, and using disabled children to beg. He couldn't help but walk over and call the police's **.
The police quickly arrived at the scene and exposed the crimes of this fake beggar gang, and the children were finally rescued. Xiao Ming stood in the crowd with mixed feelings. He saw the dark side of society and the bright side of human nature intertwined, and his thoughts were chaotic.
He reflected deeply on his past acts of compassion and charity. He began to question whether he had ever been instrumental in such a sinful act. Those fake beggars who take advantage of people's kindness and compassion and abuse the opportunity to give alms may hide even more incredible criminal acts behind them. A wave of guilt and worry welled up in Xiao Ming's heart, and he realized that his former good intentions might have been exploited to facilitate the occurrence of these crimes.
After thinking calmly, Xiao Ming decided to become more vigilant and rational when encountering beggars. He understood that compassion and charity were not blind acts, but required good judgment to discern real needs. He was determined to strengthen his ability to discern fraud and ensure that his goodness was no longer abused.
This story allows us to see the fact that in the age of information, our awareness of anti-cowardice is constantly improving. Our attitude towards beggars is also changing, we are becoming wary of "fake beggars" and we are beginning to reflect on our almsgiving. However, this vigilance does not mean that we should be indifferent to this group, on the contrary, we should look for more effective ways to help those who really need it.
03 The "disappearance" of beggars: social progress brought about by economic development and poverty alleviation.
We are living in a time of rapid change, and one of the most notable changes is the "disappearance" of beggars. It's not that they're really disappearing, it's because society is becoming more and more concerned about their survival, and they're getting help like never before. This change is the crystallization of many factors, the most important of which may be the rapid development of our country's economy and the in-depth promotion of poverty alleviation work.
First, economic development provides society with richer material resources. In the past few decades, China's economy has shown a momentum of rapid growth, and the people's living standards have improved significantly.
This economic boom has not only brought about rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, but also brought great vitality to the job market. An abundance of job opportunities have emerged, providing more options for those who would otherwise be begging on the streets.
In the past, beggars were often forced to rely on begging for basic livelihoods because they lacked access to good education and skills training. However, with the rapid growth of the economy, all walks of life are developing rapidly, and the demand in the labor market is also expanding.
This provides beggars with more possibilities to change their fate. By receiving vocational training and upgrading their skills, they can obtain more stable job opportunities and realize the development of self-worth.
At the same time, ** is also aware of the problems of beggars, and has adopted a series of policy measures to promote poverty alleviation and the construction of social security system.
For example, through the implementation of poverty alleviation programs and social welfare policies, economic assistance and social security are actively provided to ensure that the basic living needs of vulnerable groups are met. The implementation of this policy provides more welfare and living support for beggars, so that they can gradually get out of the life of begging.
In addition, changes in social attitudes have also played an important role in the improvement of the beggar community. More and more people are becoming aware that beggars also have dignity and human rights, and that the plight they face is often the result of external factors.
This awakening of consciousness has prompted society to pay more attention to the beggars community and advocate for the active participation of the public in actions to improve their living conditions. Many non-governmental organizations and charities have also stepped up their assistance to beggars, providing shelters, job training and other assistance programs to provide them with opportunities to reintegrate into society.
The combination of these factors brings us to the phenomenon of beggars "disappearing". But this does not mean that we can ignore this group, on the contrary, we should pay more attention to them and care more about them. We should help them integrate into society and live a dignified life in more effective ways.
In general, the "disappearance" of beggars is, in fact, a manifestation of social progress and an important symbol of the development of our country. This progress is not just economic, but also human, rational and caring. What we look forward to is not only economic development, but a more fair, just and humane society.
04 Epilogue. Taken together, the group of beggars experiences complex attitudes and changes in society. Despite the discrimination and hardship they suffer, we cannot ignore their human rights and dignity.
As a progressive society, we should show tolerance and care to provide support and assistance to the disadvantaged. However, we must not be fooled by ** and should remain vigilant to identify the fraud that mixes in.
This requires us to keep our eyes open and examine real needs that are in line with social justice. By building more effective social mechanisms and policies, we can support those who really need help and actively fight fraud. At the same time, we need to strengthen education and awareness to foster public understanding and compassion for beggars and vulnerable groups.
Let's work together to build a more inclusive, caring and just society that gives dignity and hope to beggars while protecting themselves from fraud. It is only through a balance of care and vigilance that we can take solid steps on the path of social progress and achieve true equality and harmony among people.
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