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poverty and welfare in US
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for couple: below $12000
for fam. of 4: below $1800 12.5% population in poverty (17.6% children) |
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TANF
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: federal program but states much contribute as well
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TANF purposes
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1.assist families to care for children
2.reduce dependancy of parents by promoting gainful employement 3.prevent out of wedlock pregnancies 4.encourge 2-parent families |
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children poverty rates in other countries
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sweden:5%
canada: 10% france:11% |
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levins idea of poverty
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parents w/ scarce resorces--> physical survival and health are primary goals
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2002-2003 children poverty
ppl in poverty |
16.7- 17.6
12.1-12.5 |
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02-03 poverty in femal headed households
all households |
28.8- 30
10.4-10.8 |
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relative poverty
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material welfare compared to others
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absolute poverty
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material welfare in relation to a fixed standard
(% of world whose income is less than $1/day) |
