Sexual Politics of Welfare: The Racialization of Poverty.

Wilkerson, Margaret B.; Gresham, Jewell Handy

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ERIC Number: EJ403298

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Publication Date: 1989

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Sexual Politics of Welfare: The Racialization of Poverty.

Wilkerson, Margaret B.; Gresham, Jewell Handy

The Nation, v249 n4 p126-30,132 Jul 24 1989

Examines the development of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program and analyzes workfare reforms proposed by Senators Moynihan and Armstrong and the National Service program proposed by Senator Nunn. Argues that all of these programs are based on racism, sexism, and classism. (FMW)

Descriptors: Black Mothers, Federal Legislation, Poverty Programs, Racial Discrimination, Sex Bias, Social Differences, Welfare Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Aid to Families with Dependent Children

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