Question 1

What factors contribute to the fact that white Americans identify U.S. antipoverty policies with African Americans?

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Question 2

The government today is far more involved in supporting families than it was in earlier times.

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The government has implemented various programs and policies to support families, such as paid parental leave, child tax credits, and Medicaid, which were not available in earlier times.

Question 3

Conservative groups have long advocated government intervention when court ruling and legislation have undermined their vision of the family.

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Conservative groups often push for government intervention to uphold traditional values and roles within the family, particularly in cases where they feel court rulings or legislation may undermine their beliefs. This can include advocating for policies such as marriage promotion initiatives, restrictions on abortion and contraception, and limitations on same-sex marriage and adoption.

Question 4

For purposes of discussion on this question, take a stand as either a social conservative or social liberal in the U.S. Congress, and discuss what policies you would support (or oppose) for child care for working parents.

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Question 5

Liberals tend to help married couples in which the wife works outside the home.

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Liberal policies often prioritize providing support and resources for working women and families, including policies such as affordable childcare and paid family leave. This can potentially benefit married couples in which the wife works outside of the home.

Question 6

How, in the minds of Americans, do the deserving poor differ from the nondeserving poor?

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Question 7

The family wage system has historically been a reality for most segments of U.S. society.

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The family wage system, where a single wage earner (typically the male head of household) earns enough to support a family, has not been a reality for most segments of U.S. society, especially for women, minorities, and lower-income families who have often needed multiple incomes to sustain a household.

Question 8

In terms of feminist theory, the development of the welfare state has been "gendered."

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Feminist theorists argue that the development of the welfare state has been gendered, meaning that policies and programs were created without considering the different needs and experiences of women and men. Women, who have long been responsible for caretaking and domestic work, often bore the brunt of austerity measures and were not adequately supported by welfare programs. This gendered nature of the welfare state has been a key focus of feminist analysis and activism.

Question 9

The use of the family wage system is increasing at a rapid pace in the United States.

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The use of the family wage system is actually decreasing in the United States, as more and more families rely on dual incomes to make ends meet. The family wage system refers to a practice where a male breadwinner earns a wage sufficient to support his entire family, including a wife who stays at home to raise children. This was more common in the mid-20th century but has become less prevalent due to economic changes and shifts in societal attitudes.

Question 10

As U.S. liberals and conservatives move toward compromise on issues relating to family policy, the liberals have accepted that unconditional benefits have not worked. What has been the conservatives' compromise?

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Question 11

Conservatives differ from liberals in that conservatives

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Conservatives argue that the government should encourage low-income men and women to marry in order to ease hardships of poverty. This is in contrast to liberals who may focus more on providing financial support and resources to single parents or nontraditional families. The other options presented are not accurate representations of conservative beliefs on family policy.

Question 12

The Social Security Act of 1935 followed the division of labor implicit in the family wage system.

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The Social Security Act of 1935 was based on the idea that workers should receive benefits in exchange for the taxes they paid through their work. This system was designed to support workers and their families, similar to the family wage system. However, it did not explicitly follow the division of labor intrinsic to the family wage system.

Question 13

The Earned Income Tax Credit is only for families in which both parents are working.

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is available for working individuals who earn a low to moderate income, whether they are single, married, or have children. It is not necessary for both parents to be working to qualify for the EITC. However, there are additional eligibility requirements related to income, filing status, and the number of qualifying children.

Question 14

How does the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) reinforce the obligation to work?

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Question 15

African American, single-parent families are heavily overrepresented among the persistently poor in the United States.

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Studies have shown that African American, single-parent families are more likely to be in poverty and have higher rates of persistently low income compared to other groups in the United States.

Question 16

Capitalism is an economic system in which goods and services are produced and sold by the state at subsidized rates.

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Capitalism is an economic system in which goods and services are produced and sold by individuals, businesses, and corporations in a competitive market, with little or no government intervention. It does not involve state subsidies or state ownership of production.

Question 17

How did the Social Security Act of 1935 ignore the value of care work?

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Question 18

On what major basic issue does the liberal viewpoint on family differ from the conservative viewpoint?

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Question 19

Most middle-class families in the United States receive substantial government assistance.

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Many middle-class families in the United States benefit from various forms of government assistance, including tax deductions for homeownership, retirement savings contributions, and college tuition, as well as direct subsidies for health insurance through programs like the Affordable Care Act.

Question 20

What have been the effects of the welfare reform of 1996?

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Quiz 14: The Family, the State, and Social Policy