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Reaganism and the Poor Family: Life on AFDC after the Budget Cuts
Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
  • Norman L. Wyers, Portland State University
  • Robert C. Holloway, Portland State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-1983
Subjects
  • Poverty -- United States,
  • Discrimination,
  • Social classes -- United States,
  • Economic history,
  • Social conditions,
  • Social justice
Disciplines
Abstract

Recent changes in federal and state welfare policies have had negative consequences for public welfare recipients. This paper summarizes a study which focused on the impact of these policy changes on the AFDC population in the most populous region of Oregon. Of particular importance are the changes in income levels, employment, and social service utilization of recipients. Personal reactions of recipients are also reviewed, as are expectations for the future. The differential economic impact of the policy changes on various categories of recipients is stressed.

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© Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, Western Michigan University; this article was originally published in JSSW, Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 1-11, 1983.

Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/38422
Citation Information
Wyers, Norman L. and Holloway, Robert C. (1983) "Reaganism and the Poor Family: Life on AFDC after the Budget Cuts," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 10: Iss. 1, Article 2.