AFST 30648 - The Politics of Poverty and Social Welfare

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Africana Studies

Description:

The United States is the wealthiest nation in the world, yet poverty remains a persistent concern. In this course, we will study the sources of poverty and economic inequality and what has and can be done to address the problem. We begin by discussing different theories on to what extent citizens' income and wealth should be equal in a society and the government's prescribed role, if any, in the process. We then trace the history of poverty in the United States and various government efforts to address the problem through social welfare programs. Finally, we will closely study the different forms poverty takes on today and enter the ongoing debate over what public policies should be implemented in response. Throughout the course, we will pay particular attention to the decidedly political dimension of poverty in America.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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