The Color of Welfare: How Racism Undermined the War on Poverty
Jill Quadagno’s The Color of Welfare examines how racism shaped and undermined the War on Poverty. By connecting welfare policy with racial inequality, the book offers a focused historical and sociological perspective on the challenges facing efforts to combat poverty in the United States.
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The Color of Welfare examines the relationship between racism and the War on Poverty in the United States.
Jill Quadagno explores how racial inequality influenced welfare policy and its implementation.
The book considers the ways racism undermined efforts to address poverty through public programs.
It offers a historically grounded perspective on welfare, poverty, and the enduring effects of racial politics.
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