| Description |
x, 214 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-211) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Living poverty -- What is welfare? The development of welfare ; Welfare as intended versus welfare in practice ; Myth and reality ; What is the problem? -- Ana: Caught in circumstances beyond her control. Living on a budget ; One day can change a life ; I don't belong on welfare ; The fragility of American prosperity ; Managing poverty ; Shelter from the economy -- Sandy: Working but poor. Teenage pregnancy: the fastest way to poverty ; Low income and sick children: a bad combination ; AFDC as a disincentive to work ; Carrots and sticks to go back to work ; Moms can't work without a child care ; Working and just getting by ; Make him pay ; Securing a future -- Rebecca: Motivation and a fighting spirit. Not makin' it ; Lousy odds for a decent future ; Beating the odds ; Getting by on welfare ; Welfare as a means to an end -- Darlene: Complex people, complex problems. Chaos inside and out ; Slipping from middle-class dreams to the underclass ; Self-esteem, mental illness, abuse, and neglect ; Middle class? Underclass? Categorizing class ; Pain and redemption through parenthood ; AFDC as an opportunity for self-improvement -- Cora: A portrait of dependency. Welfare stereotypes ; Welfare as a way of life ; The culture of poverty ; Poverty and the burdens of poor health ; Poverty and the underground economy ; No way out ; Training and education to what end? ; A grim future for the children -- Finding a better way. The many faces of poverty ; Reforming welfare: current state and federal initiatives ; Beyond welfare: affirming children and families -- Appendix: Study methods. |
| Subject |
Poor women -- United States -- Case studies.
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Poor children -- United States -- Case studies.
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Welfare recipients -- United States -- Case studies.
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Public welfare -- United States.
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| Indexed Term |
Poor persons Welfare services |
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United States |
| ISBN |
0195097548 |
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9780195097542 |
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