Final thoughts from the author
Blogging about the welfare stigma made me realize how prevalent the issue is in our society. It was shocking to read people’s everyday struggles to live off welfare and to … Continue reading
Congress’ cuts on food stamps a mistake
In many ways, Wendy Fontaine’s Huffington Post editorial on receiving food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) refutes many stereotypes people hold about recipients. She is a Caucasian graduate student and … Continue reading
Normalizing the stigma trivializes the experiences of recipients
Although the life of the poor on welfare is glamourized, recipients are actually suffering. There are many misconceptions about recipients: the public believes they are lazy. It is socially acceptable … Continue reading
Students believe minorities, lower-class receive welfare the most
To analyze Americans’ perception of social welfare, I set up an eight question survey on SurveyMonkey.com (you can find the survey here). Thirteen students and staff at Media Academy in … Continue reading
Removing the Stigma: Welfare in the U.S. (essay)
“I don’t want to make black people’s lives better by giving them somebody else’s money,” said Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum about welfare (Blake). This is just one example of … Continue reading
Interview with an expert: Heather Martinez Zona
Heather Martinez Zona, case supervisor for the non-profit organization the San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocates. What type of social work do you do? What has motivated you to do … Continue reading
Cutting welfare leaves single mothers helpless
Credit: The New York Times Shoplifting, selling blood, collecting cans and returning to abusive partners. These are some of the things low-income single mothers have been forced to do as … Continue reading
The double standard of welfare
Photo source Over 46 million Americans to receive food stamp benefits from the state of California. That is according to Christopher Cook’s recent commentary on KAWL.org. Cook thoughtful piece described his experience signing up for … Continue reading
The real face of welfare
Photo source Imagine living on two dollars a day. According to Michelle Chen’s recent Huffington Post article, this is how much aid 1.46 million American households living in extreme poverty … Continue reading
Stereotypes of welfare recipients persist
USA Today’s recent article on food stamps is a perfect example of the way welfare recipients are vilified. The article reported how 23 states are proposing to impose more regulations … Continue reading
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