The Underclass in America
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This 8 page paper explores the underclass, particularly in American society. The term is defined and concepts pertinent to capitalism are explored. John Kenneth Galbraith's The Culture of Contentment is a basis for much of the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Underam.wps

The WIC Program: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Women, Infants, and Children
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A 5 page outline of the history of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The author includes the program's mission statement and long term goals and discusses its many areas of activity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPwicPrg.rtf

Three Anti-Poverty Program Concepts
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This 3 page paper examines the concepts of anti-poverty programs, as well as three programs that have been used to combat it. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVPovRef.rtf

Transition to Patriarchy
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the transition from matriarchy to patriarchy which began in human history's ancient past and then discusses the relevancy of patriarchy to today's issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmptran.rtf

Understanding Social Security
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8 pages in length. Explains the Social Security program, why it is likened to a pyramid scheme and the future of Social Security. A person who retired in 1940 earned a return on his contributions of approximately one hundred thirty five percent. Those type rates did not last too long, but the returns were still very good. The rate of return was twenty-four percent for those who retired in 1950, fifteen percent in 1960, and ten percent in 1970. This paper also tells 'the rest of the story'. Includes 2 charts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAsosec.rtf

Understanding The Process Of Social Welfare Programs
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Social problems and solutions are discussed in this 10 page paper. Problems such as crime, teen pregnancy and Aids are noted. The ongoing controversy surrounding implementation of social welfare programs is also included. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Welfpape.wps

Unemployment in the United States
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8 pages. Examines the history of unemployment as well as immigration and the effects of globalization on unemployment in the United States. Considers problems inherent with the current official measures of unemployment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAuempl.wps

United States - India Trade
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This 10 page paper discusses trade between the United States and India. The essay begins with some background comments about India's place in world trade and when the country increased trade efforts. The writer reports different efforts made by officials of the two countries to increase trade by reducing certain barriers. In fact, trade has increased over the last few years. The essay reports the most common exports and imports between India and the United States and comments on business service outsourcing, e.g., tech support for products. 2 Tables are included. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGindust.rtf

Welfare & American Society
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This 7 page paper discusses the significance & purpose of welfare in society. Specific issues concerning such relevant items as The Family Support Act are brought up to illustrate points argued about the possible costs of welfare reform. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Welfadm.wps

Welfare & The Single Mother
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5 pages in length. A thorough analysis of benefits provided to single mothers on welfare and the controversy surrounding relevant issues. The writer is particularly concerned with whether or not research suggests that welfare mothers are "lazy" and do not try hard enough to find work. It is argued that welfare is indeed a necessary economic evil for this class of citizen and specific theories and presented to support this point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Welfarrv.wps

Welfare -- Yesterday & Today
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A 10 page research paper discussing the history of welfare programs in the United States and how their original purposes have changed drastically in modern times as so many new "costs" became involved. Welfare's criticisms are explained in great detail and a number of useful statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Welfare.wps

Welfare / Past & Future
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A 5 page research paper on the social forces affecting welfare policy in the U.S., its affects on women, children and minorities, and need for future advocacy by social workers at the state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Welfpf.wps

Welfare and Low-Wage Work
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An 8 page paper based on Edin and Lein's Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low Wage Work, discussing some of the survival strategies of single mothers unable to support themselves and their children fully through either welfare programs or low-wage work. Full time low-wage employment appears to yield higher income than full dependence on welfare, but the net result of employment for single mothers is that after daycare expenses and the added expenses of working, the family's net income often is less than if the mother relied only on welfare to support herself and her children. Welfare recipients themselves often are forced to seek other, unreported, income in order to support their families Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Welflow.wps

Welfare Colonialism?: Two Diverse Examples
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A 7 page consideration of the contention that he contention that the history of supporting indigenous communities with no consideration of long-term economic viability has imperiled the health of cultures all over the world. Examples are presented from the Irish Travelers, the Torres Strait Islanders, and the Australian Aboriginals. The conclusion is made that while welfare colonialism increases economic dependence it also fosters political autonomy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPaborig.rtf

Welfare Fraud as an Indicator for Reform
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A 5 page paper arguing that those who cheat welfare do so under agencies' own guidelines and they are too well accomplished at producing fraudulent docusments such as passports and birth certificates. One New York woman was able to collect nearly $500,000; a Chicago woman collected $355,000 over four years. These people tie up financial resources that could be used by the truly needy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSwelfareFraud.wps

Welfare Mothers
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Economic issues involving welfare mothers are discussed in this 9 page paper. Myths of welfare mothers are exposed but arguments on both sides of this controversial issue are explored. Conclusions show that allowing parents to raise their own children is most practical; this view is supported by Economist John Galbraith as well as the author of The Decent Society, Avishai Margalit. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Welfmyth.wps

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