Question 1

Most Americans believe that the poor have become too dependent upon the government for help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

Accepted Answer

A)  most women formerly on welfare have good jobs working consistently 40 hours per week 
B)  economic conditions among rural mothers have gotten better 
C)  almost all of the women who are now working earn incomes that are significantly higher than the incomes they had while on welfare 
D)  none of the above 
A)  most women formerly on welfare have good jobs working consistently 40 hours per week 
B)  economic conditions among rural mothers have gotten better 
C)  almost all of the women who are now working earn incomes that are significantly higher than the incomes they had while on welfare 
D)  none of the above D

Question 3

Preferential affirmative action programs also exist at universities for athletes and children of alumni.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Public-assistance programs are seen as deserving based on the assumption that their beneficiaries have contributed both to the financial support of those programs and to the society through their years of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

U.S. policies and programs have historically been based more on:

Accepted Answer

A)  societal economic and political conditions that create poverty 
B)  individual flaws and value and lifestyle deficiencies of the poor 
C)  stresses in the living situation of the poor 
D)  none of the above 
A)  societal economic and political conditions that create poverty 
B)  individual flaws and value and lifestyle deficiencies of the poor 
C)  stresses in the living situation of the poor 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Identify and discuss the major controversies relevant to defining poverty.

Accepted Answer

Defining poverty is a complex and conten

Question 7

William Julius Wilson has stressed that for any program to be fully accepted by the public, it must be seen as benefiting particular groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What important functions do the poor serve in our society? Is it fair to say that our society has a vested interest in the perpetuation of poverty?

Accepted Answer

The poor serve important functions in ou

Question 9

Critically analyze the perceptions of the poor and the theories of poverty. In so doing, identify the myths surrounding the U.S. poor and provide evidence as to why they are myths.

Accepted Answer

The perceptions of the poor and the theo

Question 10

Evidence suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  welfare is a major cause of divorce and family disintegration 
B)  welfare benefits encourage families to have illegitimate children 
C)  benefit levels are not a major factor in the breakup of families or illegitimacy rates 
D)  states with higher welfare benefits consistently have higher percentages of female-headed
Households 
A)  welfare is a major cause of divorce and family disintegration 
B)  welfare benefits encourage families to have illegitimate children 
C)  benefit levels are not a major factor in the breakup of families or illegitimacy rates 
D)  states with higher welfare benefits consistently have higher percentages of female-headed
Households

Question 11

Since the 1970s, the real value of public-assistance benefits has not kept pace with inflation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Evidence suggests that many of the problems of the poor are due to their weak work ethic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

Accepted Answer

A)  the child poverty rate has increased 
B)  fewer women on welfare have entered the labor force 
C)  the number of welfare recipients has fallen significantly 
D)  pregnancy rates among unwed teenagers have increased 
A)  the child poverty rate has increased 
B)  fewer women on welfare have entered the labor force 
C)  the number of welfare recipients has fallen significantly 
D)  pregnancy rates among unwed teenagers have increased

Question 14

The majority of the income among poor two-parent families comes from welfare programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The 1996 legislation raising the minimum wage to $5.15 per hour was able to raise a family of three out of poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When it comes to the inequity of poverty programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are more likely than those over 65 to be lifted out of poverty by programs 
B)  granting states greater control over welfare policy will undoubtedly reduce inequity 
C)  programs generally have not provided adequate child care provisions for poor women 
D)  traditionally, males heads of families were more likely to receive assistance than female heads 
A)  children are more likely than those over 65 to be lifted out of poverty by programs 
B)  granting states greater control over welfare policy will undoubtedly reduce inequity 
C)  programs generally have not provided adequate child care provisions for poor women 
D)  traditionally, males heads of families were more likely to receive assistance than female heads

Question 17

A review of recent surveys finds that almost half of all adults feel that the poor have it easy and could get along without governmental support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ackerman and Alstott (1999) suggest that every young adult should be granted a one-time stake of $80,000 to use as they wish to develop their futures

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is by far the most expensive income-maintenance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare 
B)  Social Security 
C)  Medicaid 
D)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families 
A)  Medicare 
B)  Social Security 
C)  Medicaid 
D)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

Question 20

From the "institutional" perspective:

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty is a character flaw or deficiency 
B)  people should not expect help from the government without a stigma being attached to it 
C)  social welfare programs play a vital role in dealing with many of the problems generated by society 
D)  social welfare programs are a means of controlling the working class and the poor 
A)  poverty is a character flaw or deficiency 
B)  people should not expect help from the government without a stigma being attached to it 
C)  social welfare programs play a vital role in dealing with many of the problems generated by society 
D)  social welfare programs are a means of controlling the working class and the poor

Most Americans believe that the poor have become too dependent upon the government for help.

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

Preferential affirmative action programs also exist at universities for athletes and children of alumni.

Public-assistance programs are seen as deserving based on the assumption that their beneficiaries have contributed both to the financial support of those programs and to the society through their years of employment.

U.S. policies and programs have historically been based more on:

Identify and discuss the major controversies relevant to defining poverty.

William Julius Wilson has stressed that for any program to be fully accepted by the public, it must be seen as benefiting particular groups.

What important functions do the poor serve in our society? Is it fair to say that our society has a vested interest in the perpetuation of poverty?

Critically analyze the perceptions of the poor and the theories of poverty. In so doing, identify the myths surrounding the U.S. poor and provide evidence as to why they are myths.

Evidence suggests that:

Since the 1970s, the real value of public-assistance benefits has not kept pace with inflation.

Evidence suggests that many of the problems of the poor are due to their weak work ethic.

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

The majority of the income among poor two-parent families comes from welfare programs.

The 1996 legislation raising the minimum wage to $5.15 per hour was able to raise a family of three out of poverty.

When it comes to the inequity of poverty programs:

A review of recent surveys finds that almost half of all adults feel that the poor have it easy and could get along without governmental support.

Ackerman and Alstott (1999) suggest that every young adult should be granted a one-time stake of $80,000 to use as they wish to develop their futures

Which of the following is by far the most expensive income-maintenance program?

From the "institutional" perspective:

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

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Exam 15: Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

Most Americans believe that the poor have become too dependent upon the government for help.

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

Preferential affirmative action programs also exist at universities for athletes and children of alumni.

Public-assistance programs are seen as deserving based on the assumption that their beneficiaries have contributed both to the financial support of those programs and to the society through their years of employment.

U.S. policies and programs have historically been based more on:

Identify and discuss the major controversies relevant to defining poverty.

William Julius Wilson has stressed that for any program to be fully accepted by the public, it must be seen as benefiting particular groups.

What important functions do the poor serve in our society? Is it fair to say that our society has a vested interest in the perpetuation of poverty?

Critically analyze the perceptions of the poor and the theories of poverty. In so doing, identify the myths surrounding the U.S. poor and provide evidence as to why they are myths.

Evidence suggests that:

Since the 1970s, the real value of public-assistance benefits has not kept pace with inflation.

Evidence suggests that many of the problems of the poor are due to their weak work ethic.

Since the 1996 welfare reform:

The majority of the income among poor two-parent families comes from welfare programs.

The 1996 legislation raising the minimum wage to $5.15 per hour was able to raise a family of three out of poverty.

When it comes to the inequity of poverty programs:

A review of recent surveys finds that almost half of all adults feel that the poor have it easy and could get along without governmental support.

Ackerman and Alstott (1999) suggest that every young adult should be granted a one-time stake of $80,000 to use as they wish to develop their futures

Which of the following is by far the most expensive income-maintenance program?

From the "institutional" perspective:

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

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