Social issues addressed by the Carl D. Perkins Act of 1984- This act reformed, enhance and enlarge the Nation’s economy, the economy had been burden in the past with too many men, whom had no knowledge, skills or training to gain employment. It fostered resources and training for older individuals and displaced homemakers, giving them a second chance to develop marketable skills. Before the Perkins Act 1984, there were limited resource’s available to the undeserved population. In the 1600’s the opportunity for occupational training were mainly for the male population, sex bias and stereotyping had been eliminated. Now individuals with developmental disabilities, handicapped, minorities and the English proficient have rights to vocational education
