POVERTY RATES IN AMERICA
Reflection essay: (2 pages) Look up poverty rates in America and do a comparison (you may find this information on [census.gov]), (Be sure to cite any sources that are used). Has the poverty rate gone down since the Great Recession of 2008? Why and if it has, what has been a contributing factor to lowering poverty? What are some solutions that are being discussed by politicians to help alleviate poverty (you may refer to one politician or candidate)? -Your reflections should be 600 words or more. LEARNING OUTCOMES:( Instructions) Students will be able to identify the impact of state and local policies on minority groups and communities. Est. the link b/w poverty rates and demographic characteristics, including family structure, race, ethnicity, and age; and describe how poverty rates have been impacted by the Great Recession. Students will understand various government programs that provide assistance to families to help combat or avoid poverty. [unique_solution]Students will evaluate why Americans are conflicted about welfare policy, and describe how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program works. * Reading chapters in book: Chapter 17, pgs. 492-506 Chapter 12, pgs. 353-370 Chapter 16, pgs. 460-487 Using book material for this assignment: Politics in States and Communities (15th Ed.) By Thomas R. Dye and Susan A. Macmanus Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-99472-4 ISBN-10: 0-205-99472-5 Reflection essay: (2 pages) Look up poverty rates in America and do a comparison (you may find this information on [census.gov]), (Be sure to cite any sources that are used). Has the poverty rate gone down since the Great Recession of 2008? Why and if it has, what has been a contributing factor to lowering poverty? What are some solutions that are being discussed by politicians to help alleviate poverty (you may refer to one politician or candidate)? -Your reflections should be 600 words or more. LEARNING OUTCOMES:( Instructions) Students will be able to identify the impact of state and local policies on minority groups and communities. Est. the link b/w poverty rates and demographic characteristics, including family structure, race, ethnicity, and age; and describe how poverty rates have been impacted by the Great Recession. Students will understand various government programs that provide assistance to families to help combat or avoid poverty. Students will evaluate why Americans are conflicted about welfare policy, and describe how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program works. * Reading chapters in book: Chapter 17, pgs. 492-506 Chapter 12, pgs. 353-370 Chapter 16, pgs. 460-487 Using book material for this assignment: Politics in States and Communities (15th Ed.) By Thomas R. Dye and Susan A. Macmanus Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-99472-4 ISBN-10: 0-205-99472-5