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Academic Year 2005/2006

The Politics of Poverty and Welfare Policy
AFAM 286 SP

This course examines the politics of the American welfare state, focusing on the ways in which ideological, political, and legal-institutional factors have shaped the historical development, current structure, and future possibilities for welfare policy in the U.S. Discussion will center on public welfare, medical care, social security and workfare, and the racialization of poverty.

MAJOR READINGS

Katz, THE UNDESERVING POOR
Priven and Cloward, BREAKING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIAL COMPACT
Gilens, WHY AMERICAN HATE WELFARE
Quadagno, THE COLOR OF WELFARE: HOW RACISM UNDERMINDED THE WAR ON POVERTY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short response papers, midterm examination in class, final paper or take-home final.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS AFAM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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