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American Mothers Living in Poverty, 2004.
A look at welfare reform in the United States and whether it is the great success that it has been hailed to be.
2,164 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper challenges the argument that the welfare reform initiative is ?working? and suggests instead that, according to credible sources, women are, in fact, penalized by the very system that has been put in place to ?help? them.
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"The reason these figures do not help show the true picture of what poverty is like for American women is that they do not take into account the differences there are in the cost of living in different areas around the States. A person may find cheaper accommodation if they were living in a rural area for example, than they would if they were living in the heart of New York or Washington D.C. By assuming that the cost of living remains constant in all States, means that the Census Bureau figures cannot be taken at face value. A yearly income of $25,000 for a family of five may seem like comfortable living standards in some areas of the States, but easily be below the poverty line if they are paying more that $1000 a month for accommodation, which is feasible in many urban areas in America."
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Single African-American Mothers, 2008.
A review of the social welfare aspects of of the Great Society and the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 with regard to single African-American mothers.
1,922 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper reviews two approaches in social work to single African-American mothers and poverty. The first approach, practiced during the "Great Society" era of the 1960s and 1970s, focused on state-provided welfare, housing and other assistance for single African-American mothers and their families. The second era, starting with the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, focused on integrating poor African-American mothers into the workforce, and providing support services to insure that those mothers could support their children, learn a trade, and become self-supporting. Specifically, this paper presents a sociologically-oriented study of both approaches, establishing what works and why, and what elements can be improved. The paper discusses the two programs in three parts: (1) it explains the goals and implementation of the Great Society program, (2) it explains the goals and implementation of the Welfare Reform Act, and (3) it compares and contrasts the two programs, with a sociological analysis of the outcomes and consequences for social workers.
Outline:
Introduction
The Great Society: Goals and Implementation
Background and Purpose of the Great Society
Actual Implementation
The Social Challenge: Needed Assistance Wasn't Available
Welfare Reform Act, 1996
Background
Concerns about TANF and Current Welfare Programs
Conclusion
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"The ambitious programs called on a significant increase in social workers. At the time, there were only 2,000 social workers in HEW, but the need was estimated at 35,000 in order to implement the imperatives of the CAP and the "War on Poverty." The predictable result was that many of the new hires had no experience, academic or working, in social work. By the time of the renewal of the act, in 1967, Congress attempted to modify the AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, portion of the act in order to address concerns about absent fathers. The perverse effect was that those who had a father present were penalized, while those who were single mothers without an actual, even common-law, husband found their welfare payments reduced. In addition, AFDC provisions paid single mothers additional monthly amounts for each new child. The result was that, by 1970, poverty had been reduced, but the rate of single-parent families increased substantially."
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Mothers and Poverty, 2007.
A consideration of the issues surrounding single mothers and poverty.
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper attempts to define poverty in contemporary American society and in particular, how it affects single mothers. The paper looks at how social, cultural and economic factors all play a part in determining the conditions in which these single mothers live.
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"On average, single mothers are believed to have a lower education and less work ability than partnered parents do, and many single mothers have more difficulties securing work with adequate wages to raise their children (Cororan et al., 2000). The work they do manage to find seldom includes family-friendly policies and practices, such as paid sick leave and/or flexible working hours, while their personal circumstances often prevents them from obtaining higher wages, promotion, or job security. The vast majority of single mothers, in contrast to their partnered counterpart, is less able to pay for childcare and is less likely to have the benefit of a family member to help with childcare while they work."
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African-American Poverty in Kentucky, 2002.
A paper which investigates the reasons and solutions for the poverty level of African-Americans in the state of Kentucky.
576 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 14.95
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Few issues transcend all economic, educational, ethnic, occupational, political, religious, and social lines and impact all individuals, either directly or indirectly. Poverty is one such issue, affecting all individuals and society, both economically and non-economically. The paper shows that the main causes of poverty are relatively simple to identify, i.e., lack of affordable housing, lack of high-paying jobs for lower and middle class wage earners, rising unemployment, etc. However, few effective and viable solutions to eliminating and/or reducing poverty have been identified and implemented. This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to African-American poverty in Kentucky, United States. This paper concludes with ways to eliminate and reduce poverty among minority groups in Kentucky and poverty in general.
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"Clearly poverty among Blacks/African-Americans in Kentucky and poverty in general is a persistent and severe issue. There are several possible ways to eliminate and/or reduce poverty among Blacks/African-Americans in Kentucky and among individuals in general. One potential solution to hunger and poverty is to strengthen Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the federal safety net program for low- or no-income families that allows states flexibility to design and implement its own TANF plan. Another possible solution is to increase the educational and employment opportunities available to individuals currently living in poverty as well as individuals at risk of becoming impoverished. By taking a proactive stance regarding poverty and offering individuals affordable educational and employment opportunities, there is potential to break the cycle of poverty."
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Poverty and African-American Single Females, 2002.
Examines the social problems of poverty among African-Americans, especially single families headed by women.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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The paper provides statistics and data which indicate the growing trend of poverty among this population group. It also analyzes the nature and existence of the problem by drawing on relevant demographic, economic and political data.
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"This reduction in poverty was shared by families of all types, including those maintained by married couples and those maintained by women householders. (Simms, 1998, A3). Looking specifically at female households with children, the poverty rate dropped below 34 percent for the first time while the rate for families with female householders dropped below the 50 percent mark, also a historic first. (Simms, 1998, A3). When these figures, however, are laid out against the population as a whole, the power of that reduction is more clear. AIn spite of this tremendous progress, African Americans still lag behind other groups. The poverty rate for non-Hispanic Whites, 8.6 percent, was only one-third the Black rate, and the rate for Asian and Pacific Islanders was just over one-half of Blacks (14.0 percent) (Simms, 1998, A3). Most important, within the category of African Americans, single females (especially single mothers) are in the lowest sectors."
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Poverty and the "Welfare Mother", 2002.
Examines why single mothers are trapped into conditions of poverty despite the fact that they are actively seeking alternatives to this lifestyle.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 73.95
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This paper addresses the "welfare mother" myth, as well as the social factors that have contributed to women being forced to function in the role of the unwed mother. In doing so, this paper demonstrates that unwed mothers are victims of a situation that is completely out of their control and are not provided the aid that they need to get out of this situation because they have been vilified in the press.
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World Poverty and Poverty in the USA, 2007.
An explanation of poverty experienced in the USA and in the developing countries.
1,319 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper looks at the global issue of poverty as well as the poverty that exists today in the USA. The author describes the different lives that the poor in America have compared to those struggling to survive in developing countries. He provides some of the causes that lead to abject poverty and concludes that if we cure the world of poverty, we will cure the world of hunger, thirst, illiteracy, and disease.
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"When Americans think of poverty, many of them tend to think of people living on the street and begging for money in our nation's biggest cities. Many are naive to the fact that almost one billion people are living in "absolute poverty." Absolute poverty, as described by Robert McNamara, are "those living, literally, on the margin of life. Their lives are so characterized by malnutrition, illiteracy, and disease as to be beneath any reasonable definition of human dignity" (23). The main reason for McNamara's definition is to help Westerners understand that poverty is a lot different to us than it is in the developing world.
"The poor in New York City may be living under a bridge or sleeping on a park bench, but they rarely have to worry about how they are going to eat since the United States offers programs to aid the poor, such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food stamps. In the developing world, it is a different story. Millions of children receive insufficient amounts of food, especially protein, which thereby causes their brains to remain undeveloped and leads to a higher chance of less-productive lives. Millions of these children die each year before the age of five due to malnutrition and diseases associated with malnutrition (23)."
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"Living Buddha, Living Christ", 2005.
A book report on this text by Thich Nhat Hanh.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 33.95
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Thich Nhat Hanh, author of the bestselling book, "Living Buddha, Living Christ", witnessed the persecution of Buddhists under the Catholic governments of South Vietnam and was also befriended by Christian leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Thomas Merton. This paper presents a report on his book in which he attempts to make clear the conjunction of beliefs between the religions of Christianity and Buddhism.
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"Thich Nhat Hanh's ultimate message in this book is that true faith is living faith. If people do not practice their faith in their everyday lives, their faith is reduced to an inactive mental concept. The connections between Christianity and Buddhism are not as important as are the similar usages of things like the Holy Spirit and mindfulness. The idea Hanh puts forth is that both Buddhism and Christianity utilize concepts to reach the ultimate goal."
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Poverty and Single African-American Females, 2002.
A literature review on the social problem of poverty and single African-American females.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper examines how single African-American females are a major constituent of poverty in America and how many of the children living in poverty in America are the children of African-American families headed by single females. Through a literature review, it examines the rising poverty rate for single African American females even though general the poverty rate among African-Americans seems to be declining. It discusses how this can be attributed to the disparity between wages for men and women and how many families headed by a single female are entitled to child support but do not receive it. It also looks at the influence of geographical location and the direct problem of black children living under the poverty line.
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"While the above statistics suggest poverty among Blacks is declining, 47.5 percent of families headed by single African American mothers had incomes below the poverty line; more than half of families headed by single African American women were poor; single-mother African American families experienced poverty at a rate dramatically higher than married-couple or single-father families; and in 1998, the poverty rate among single-mother African American families with children was five times higher than that of families headed by married couples (Center analysis, 1998). One reason for this is thought to be the disparity between wages for men and women, and another is the fact that many families headed by a single female are entitled to child support but do not receive it (Center analysis, 1998)."
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Poverty Among Single African-American Women, 2002.
Reviews available literature and research on the subject.
2,528 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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A recent study showed that nine out of every ten blacks (91 percent) who live to 75 years of age will have experienced poverty for at least one year during their lifetime, compared with only 50% of whites. Many of the children living in poverty in America are the children of African-American families headed by single females. This paper reviews the current literature on the social problem of poverty and single African American females.
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"Despite this gloomy assessment of poverty among Blacks, reports on the poverty rates among Blacks and Hispanics (Black poverty, 1998; Simms, 1998; Wilson, 1987) showed that there was a continued decline in the poverty rates. They indicated that the number of poor Blacks had dropped by 600,000 to 9.1 million as the poverty rate dropped from 28.4 percent to 26.5 percent in 1997, down from a staggering 35.7 percent in 1983. These numbers drove down the overall poverty rate for Americans from 13.7 percent in 1996 to 13.3 percent, according to the Census Bureau?s annual income and poverty report."
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Poor Single Mothers, 2004.
Examines the major problems faced by single mothers living in poverty in America today.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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According to Jo Goodwin Parker in her 1971 article, there is shame in being poor, and poverty is to be viewed with anger and not pity. This paper examines whether Parker's definition of poverty still has relevance today. The paper researches the plight of single mothers in America today and explains the major economic and social problems that are faced by them. Further, this work discusses the assistance available today that would have improved Parker's life in the seventies.
Paper Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Overview of Poverty Statistics
1996 Welfare Reform
Social Issues of Poverty for Single Mothers
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The 1996 welfare reform "eliminated the federal guarantee of a basic income support for all families and replaced it with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)" TANF is a state-run program that combines requirements for work and sanctions for behavior that is nonconforming. There are 24-month limitations and a five-year maximum on receiving welfare under this program. Reportedly, only about one-half of the women forced to exit welfare assistance actually find employment."
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"Mother to Mother", 2004.
An examination of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona.
1,057 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona. The book, "Mother to Mother", is a touching and elegant story of race relations and misunderstanding in South Africa. The paper explains how the author bases her book on a true incident, but looks at it from the eyes of a mother who loves her son but recognizes his inadequacies. It states that the book is a devastating look at apartheid, violence, and anger in a society long split between black and white.
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"This emotional book looks at both sides of a young white woman's murder in a black township in South Africa. The book begins with the haunting line "My son killed your daughter" (Magona 1), and that line grabs the reader from the beginning, and makes them want to learn more about the two families and their responsibilities to themselves, and the their community. The book covers only two days chronologically, but the author skillfully uses flashbacks to look back on her life and the life of her son, to illustrate the hatred and violence at work in South African society that created such a "monster" as her son and the other killers. The mother is not unaware that her child has turned into something she cannot control, but she is also aware that the lifestyle of poor blacks in a dominant white society has been the spark that created the fire under the murderers. Coming from a life without hope, how can they see anything else for themselves?"
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"Where I Live and What I Live For", 2002.
The paper argues against Thoreau's view that man should shun the modern world and live among nature.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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The paper lists the benefits of living in modern society as opposed to living a life of isolation surrounded by nature. It argues that beauty can be found in the modern world and cites the advantages of technology. It speaks in praise of toil and work and endeavors to show how Thoreau's view can be adapted to a modern society.
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"Work and sweat produces conveniences so that men can do more, it is true. These conveniences do just as much good as they were intended to do. For example, helps men to feed their families. Farming does not always yield enough money for food so that all men can eat. Thus, these men must work in industrialized society so that they can have meals on their table. The fathers must work in the railroad so that their children can eat. No one can argue against that point. The conveniences also allow men to visit family and friends so that they may spend quality time with them. Instead of it taking years and years to have enough time to spend from the crops and household chores in order to make trips by foot or horse, man can visit as often as they wish because it takes less time to make such trips. Also, thanks to the train, entire families can go and can just as quickly return. Dangers associated with traveling across the wild and reckless land are almost removed. "
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"Julius Caesar Plutarch's Lives" ( Plutarch ) & "The Lives Of The Twelve Caesars "( Suetonius ), 1999.
Compares two biographies of Julius Caesar, examining biases & aims of the authors.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, £ 49.95
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" Biography is an art rather than a science, and it is influenced by the attitudes of the historian writing the biography, the limits of his or her knowledge of the subject, the evidence that has been amassed, and often by political considerations which might shape how a figure is depicted. Different pictures of a figure can emerge from different biographies for these and other reasons. Two biographies of Julius Caesar from the classical era show different views of the Roman leader, that of Plutarch in his Lives and of Suetonius in The Lives of the Twelve Caesars.
In the Roman era, much of Greek literature and culture was either adopted or held up as an example even though the Romans had a different worldview in many ways. The gods of Greece were carried over into the Roman pantheon, though the names and some.."
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