Question 1

Explain the concept of using a gender lens to view the plight of women in the macro social environment.

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As with other populations at risk and op...

Question 2

A person in a family participating in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, is not eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Prior to August 1996, a primary program providing minimal financial assistance to individuals and families in the United States was Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the context of Medicare, explain the prescription drug plan.

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Medicare Part D involves a voluntary pre...

Question 5

What does poverty mean to you? Who is to blame for people being poor? Is it their own fault, or are they victims of unfair social conditions?

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Students' answers will vary.
Poverty is...

Question 6

According to the research conducted by ProQuest (2014) , the median income of female-headed families is about _____ percent of the median for families with two parents present.

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  31
C)  45
D)  51E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of homelessness in the United States?

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A)  The National Alliance to End Homelessness (2014) identifies poverty as the only cause of homelessness in the United States.
B)  A real solution to the homeless problem must involve the provision of permanent housing for those who are currently homeless.
C)  Almost 80% of the homeless are female and more than 20% male.
D)  Homelessness can be eradicated even without making changes in employment policies.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the context of empowering women, explain the concept of consciousness-raising.

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Consciousness-raising is the process of ...

Question 9

List and describe the social insurance programs available in the United States.

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The primary social insurance programs in...

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was set up by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.
B)  It heavily restricted the states' discretion in benefit distribution.
C)  Under TANF, states are required to provide resources to everyone who is legally eligible or entitled to help.
D)  Under TANF, states spend large amounts on providing education and training for better jobs.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following programs falls under the umbrella of public assistance?

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A)  Unemployment insurance
B)  Medicare
C)  Medicaid
D)  Old Age, Survivors, Disability, and Health InsuranceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program is funded completely by the federal government, except for administrative costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term social classes refers to categories of people who have similar access to resources and opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and describe the three major categories of social welfare policies and programs available in the United States.

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The Social Security Act of 1935 was one ...

Question 15

Explain the consequences of poverty.

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The impacts of poverty are devastating a...

Question 16

Cite a rationale for the existence of poverty in the U.S. society using the structural factors: economic explanations, political explanations, and racial and gender discrimination.

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One explanation for the existence of poverty involves structural factors in society. These concern how the social structure, shaped by economics and politics, fails to provide viable opportunities for everyone to find work. Three structural aspects are involved. These include the following: 
1)Economic factors: Economic explanations for poverty focus on the structure of the economy. Poverty occurs when wages are too low and not enough adequately paying jobs exist for people to earn what they need to survive. Another structural concern related to poverty involves the escalating number of technical jobs requiring specialized training. People without such training can be left behind. Still another factor contributing to poverty is the increasing trend for industries to move from North America to other parts of the world where production costs are cheaper because people are willing to work for less. The result, of course, is decreased availability of jobs here. The plight of many U.S. farmers poses yet an additional structural worry. If farming costs soar here and imported food is cheaper, farmers are put out of business because they can't compete. 
2)Political factors: Political explanations for poverty emphasize that politicians shape social policies that, in turn, structure the existence of poverty. Such policies can decrease, maintain, or increase poverty. For example, decreasing levels of financial assistance, resources, and services available to poor people will likely increase the number of poor and the depths of their poverty. Similarly, increasing the tax rate for people in the working and lower classes, while decreasing the rate for people in the middle and upper classes, will also increase the likelihood that people in lower classes will be poor. 
3)Racial and gender discrimination: The third structural feature that encourages poverty involves racial and gender discrimination. Considerable research has established that society reflects significant "economic, social, and political discrimination" based on variables of gender and race, especially for the African American and Hispanic populations (Rank, 2008). Racial segregation in communities often results in the concentration of people of color in poor urban environments with few resources.

Question 17

Medicare is a social insurance policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research indicates that about 20% of all households in the United States have more than one-third of the wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Medicare Part _____ involves a voluntary prescription drug plan initiated in 2006.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a nutritional program designed solely to supplement the diets of single mothers and their children up to age 18.
B)  It is administered through the Social Security Administration of the United States.
C)  Participants receive either food items or, more typically, coupons that can be exchanged for specific food that is high in important nutrients.D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Exam 8: Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Explain the concept of using a gender lens to view the plight of women in the macro social environment.

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A person in a family participating in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, is not eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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False

Prior to August 1996, a primary program providing minimal financial assistance to individuals and families in the United States was Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

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In the context of Medicare, explain the prescription drug plan.

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Medicare Part D involves a voluntary pre...
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What does poverty mean to you? Who is to blame for people being poor? Is it their own fault, or are they victims of unfair social conditions?

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Poverty is...
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According to the research conducted by ProQuest (2014) , the median income of female-headed families is about _____ percent of the median for families with two parents present.

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Which of the following statements is true of homelessness in the United States?

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In the context of empowering women, explain the concept of consciousness-raising.

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Consciousness-raising is the process of ...
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List and describe the social insurance programs available in the United States.

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The primary social insurance programs in...
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Which of the following is true of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program?

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Which of the following programs falls under the umbrella of public assistance?

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Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program is funded completely by the federal government, except for administrative costs.

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The term social classes refers to categories of people who have similar access to resources and opportunities.

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List and describe the three major categories of social welfare policies and programs available in the United States.

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The Social Security Act of 1935 was one ...
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Explain the consequences of poverty.

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The impacts of poverty are devastating a...
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Cite a rationale for the existence of poverty in the U.S. society using the structural factors: economic explanations, political explanations, and racial and gender discrimination.

Medicare is a social insurance policy.

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Research indicates that about 20% of all households in the United States have more than one-third of the wealth.

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Medicare Part _____ involves a voluntary prescription drug plan initiated in 2006.

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Which of the following is true of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ?

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Explain the concept of using a gender lens to view the plight of women in the macro social environment.

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A person in a family participating in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, is not eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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In the context of Medicare, explain the prescription drug plan.

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What does poverty mean to you? Who is to blame for people being poor? Is it their own fault, or are they victims of unfair social conditions?

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In the context of empowering women, explain the concept of consciousness-raising.

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List and describe the social insurance programs available in the United States.

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Which of the following is true of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program?

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Which of the following programs falls under the umbrella of public assistance?

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Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program is funded completely by the federal government, except for administrative costs.

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The term social classes refers to categories of people who have similar access to resources and opportunities.

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List and describe the three major categories of social welfare policies and programs available in the United States.

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Explain the consequences of poverty.

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Cite a rationale for the existence of poverty in the U.S. society using the structural factors: economic explanations, political explanations, and racial and gender discrimination.

Medicare is a social insurance policy.

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Research indicates that about 20% of all households in the United States have more than one-third of the wealth.

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Medicare Part _____ involves a voluntary prescription drug plan initiated in 2006.

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Which of the following is true of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ?

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