Question 1

"Intersectionality" by Irene Browne and Joya Misra
Browne and Misra present a systematic analysis of "intersectionality," which focuses on gender, race, and class as mutually reinforcing forms of oppression and stratification. Significantly, while there is considerable variation in intersectionality approaches, common to them is the notion that each of the intersecting bases operates on each other, so that they cannot be analyzed separately. Developed primarily out of black feminist research, intersectionality research maintains that individual stratification experiences are simultaneously affected by all competing bases.
-Which of the following is not a widely recognized basis in intersectionality research?
A) Sex
B) Age
C) Ethnicity
D) Class.

Accepted Answer

While age may be relevant in some intersectional analyses, it is not one of the primary bases of intersectionality research. Gender, race, and class are generally seen as the key intersecting categories of analysis.

Question 2

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-According to Hays, the American public is ambivalent about welfare reform. Explain this ambivalence.

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Question 3

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-According to Hays, what are the "symbolic boundaries" of perceptions toward welfare reform?

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Question 4

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-Highlight some of the negative stereotypes Americans have about those on welfare.

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Question 5

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-According to Hays, welfare reform has been effective in:
A) Eliminating prison populations
B) Creating good jobs
C) Trimming welfare rolls
D) Increasing opportunities for childcare.

Accepted Answer

Hays argues that welfare reform has been successful in trimming welfare rolls, but has failed in other areas such as institutionalizing core American values and enhancing economic opportunities.

Question 6

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-According to Hays, perhaps the biggest "winner" from welfare reform has been employers of low-level service workers who have found an increasing supply of labor.

Accepted Answer

Hays argues that welfare reform has led to an increase in the supply of labor for low-level service jobs, benefiting employers.

Question 7

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-Hays documents the long list of negative social and economic consequences of welfare. Discuss them.

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Question 8

From Flat Broke with Children by Sharon Hays
Hays considers the roots and consequences of welfare reform which was implemented in the mid-1990s. Particularly noteworthy is that she discusses its implications in terms of attempts to institutionalize core American values such as family responsibility, economic frugality, and individual initiative as well as its concrete implications for enhancing economic opportunities. Her view is largely negative: welfare reform has failed along these lines.
-According to Hays, welfare reform has succeeded in:
A) Placing more single mothers in jobs
B) Placing more single mothers in high-paying jobs
C) Placing more children in schools
D) Ensuring that more single parents graduate from college.

Accepted Answer

Hays mentions that one of the successes of welfare reform is that it has placed more single mothers in jobs. However, she also notes that many of these jobs are low-wage and lack benefits, leading to persistent poverty for many families. She does not mention any success in placing single mothers in high-paying jobs, placing children in schools, or ensuring that single parents graduate from college.

Quiz 5: Class, Status, and Party