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SCFI 2009-2010 Topic Lecture. Poverty in America. Economic of Poverty. History of Welfare. Welfare-to-Work TANF. What is “Poverty”?. One Hint: It doesn’t just mean “poor.”. Relative Absolute Federal Definition Criticisms. Poverty in America. Poverty in America. Hierarchy of Needs.
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SCFI 2009-2010 Topic Lecture
Economic of Poverty History of Welfare Welfare-to-Work TANF
What is “Poverty”? One Hint: It doesn’t just mean “poor.” Relative Absolute Federal Definition Criticisms
What are “Social Services”? The most under-limited topic term in the last 14 years. Vague Specific My Judgement
Who are “Persons”? Immigrants v. Citizens Non-human Animals Corporations
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
Advantage Areas Poverty Immigration Discrimination / Racism / Oppression Economy Education Hegemony
Disadvantages Human Rights Credibility Spending Politics Federalism Tradeoff Biz Con Wage Inflation Courts Housing Markets Movements
Counterplans Free Market / Ban Social Services States Courts Direct Assistance / Cash Private Actor Advantage CPs
Kritiks Foucault Capitalism Coercion/OBJ Stigma
Conclusions Focus should be on social services, not necessarily poverty. Great opportunity to get involved - activism