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Understanding Poverty in America: History, Welfare, and Social Services

This lecture delves into the complex landscape of poverty in America, examining its economic history, the evolution of welfare programs, and the critical transition to welfare-to-work initiatives like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). It explores definitions of poverty—both relative and absolute—and critiques of federal policies. Topics include child poverty, immigrant challenges, homelessness, health care, and the importance of social services in addressing these issues. The discussion emphasizes activism and the need for comprehensive support systems to alleviate poverty, focusing on human rights and community involvement.

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Understanding Poverty in America: History, Welfare, and Social Services

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  1. SCFI 2009-2010 Topic Lecture

  2. Poverty in America

  3. Economic of Poverty History of Welfare Welfare-to-Work TANF

  4. What is “Poverty”? One Hint: It doesn’t just mean “poor.” Relative Absolute Federal Definition Criticisms

  5. Poverty in America

  6. Poverty in America

  7. Hierarchy of Needs

  8. What are “Social Services”? The most under-limited topic term in the last 14 years. Vague Specific My Judgement

  9. Poverty in America

  10. Child Poverty Services

  11. Who are “Persons”? Immigrants v. Citizens Non-human Animals Corporations

  12. Possible Affs Affects only people living in poverty. More Funding. Eligibility Affs Assets Marriage Promotion Welfare Reform Transportation Telecommunications Socialism Prisons Homeless Health Care Head Start Abortion Child Abuse College Assistance EITC Domestic Violence Job Training Legal Assistance Rural Poverty Veteran Care Natives Immigrant Health

  13. Advantage Areas Poverty Immigration Discrimination / Racism / Oppression Economy Education Hegemony

  14. Disadvantages Human Rights Credibility Spending Politics Federalism Tradeoff Biz Con Wage Inflation Courts Housing Markets Movements

  15. Counterplans Free Market / Ban Social Services States Courts Direct Assistance / Cash Private Actor Advantage CPs

  16. Kritiks Foucault Capitalism Coercion/OBJ Stigma

  17. Conclusions Focus should be on social services, not necessarily poverty. Great opportunity to get involved - activism

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