Housing Policies and the Problem of Urban Poverty
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A 15 page discussion of the many societal problems associated with housing discrepancies between the upper classes and those immersed in poverty. This paper identifies workable alternatives to addressing housing discrepancies, alternatives that in turn address the multifaceted issues of poverty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPhousPl.rtf

Human Relations In Social Work Context
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From the systems viewpoint, human relations is best approached in a manner that considers all aspects of the presenting problem. One would need to look at the different systems involved, how they interact and what forms the shared meaning base. This 5 page paper argues that there is an obvious and overwhelming need to utilize the knowledge and skills of an interdisciplinary approach in this matter. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KThrmsw.rtf

IMMIGRANTS AND CHILDCARE
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This 5 page paper argues for childcare for children of immigrants. Figures and facts included in the proposal.Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBchim.rtf

Impacts of the Social Security System
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A 3 page review of the history of the Social Security System. The author emphasizes that while the system has proven invaluable to some of the less fortunate of our society, it has proven to be a chain and ball for those that continue to struggle to make the ends meet.
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Improving The United States Social Security System
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3 pages in length. There is no guarantee that American retirees will enter their twilight years with much financial support from the United States Social Security system. Indeed, the failing program has been stricken with a number of blows to its assets that have made it a significant concern for all citizens, no matter if retirement is around the corner or still several decades away. The writer discusses the inherent problems that plague the United States Social Security system, as well as addresses various ways to improve it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCUSsoc.wps

In Support of the Privatization of Social Security
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This 6 page report discusses the positive aspects of and an argument for the privatization of the Social Security system of the United States. Issues such as personal investment control, better financial return, and the success of privatization of social security programs in other nations are discussed. The writer strongly supports privatization and notes the political and economic benefits of the process. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BWsspriv.wps

Is the Poverty Line Realistic?
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8 pages in length. There is currently a controversy raging as to what actually constitutes, according to the government, the poverty level. As welfare reform fuels the ranks of the working poor, social reformers find themselves questioning the validity of the federal poverty line. The federally mandated poverty line has long been the main gauge that is used as to ascertain what is the least amount of money a family needs to live without being homeless in America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGApvrty.wps

Is The United States Social Security System In Financial Trouble?
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5 pages in length. There is no guarantee that American retirees will enter their twilight years with much financial support from the United States Social Security system. Indeed, the failing program has been stricken with a number of blows to its assets that have made it a significant concern for all citizens, no matter if retirement is around the corner or still several decades away. The writer discusses the inherent problems that plague the United States Social Security system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: USSocSec.wps

John Kenneth Galbraith's 'The Culture of Contentment'
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This 10 page paper discusses Galbraith's 1992 work describing the state of American affairs after the course of the what he sees as the self-serving economic comfort achieved by the fortunate and politically dominant community during the 1980s. The paper argues against Galbraith's assertion that the success of the U.S. political system requires that the American 'underclass' be denied a voice in government. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Galbrait.wps