public welfare

Describes the contemporary paradox of hunger and malnutrition in the United States, one of the richest countries in the world. Also discusses some solutions to eliminate this problem including government programs and public education.

Discusses the problem of teen pregnancy and how it affects the economic future of the persons involved.

Presents facts and statistics on several aspects of poverty and homelessness in the U.S., covering such topics as public programs, the low-income housing issue, malnutrition, and characteristics of the homeless population.

Presents differing views on the role of welfare in American society, abuses of the system, and possible reforms.

Presents essays debating the ideas, policies and conditions that affect the U.S. workforce.

Presents an overview of efforts to reform the welfare system in America throughout history, and provides a series of essays debating issues of welfare policy, the impact of the system on children, pregnant teens, and the disabled, and the role of churches and charities.

Discusses teen pregnancy as a social problem and outgrowth of the sexual culture in the United States, as well as ways to avoid pregnancy and options for the teen that does become pregnant.

Contains three sets of articles that provide opposing perspectives on issues related to welfare reform, debating whether society has an obligation to care for the poor, whether recipients of benefits should be made to work, and whether families on welfare should also receive guidance on how to become self-sufficient.

Afraid that she will have no where to go when her welfare checks are stopped, nineteen-year-old high school dropout Aisha tries to figure out how she can support herself and her two young children in New York City.

Examines the debate over the official definition of poverty and discusses the extent and causes of poverty in America and measures that could be taken to help the poor.