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Welfare

Explore the assumptions and misgivings of pejorative phrases like “Welfare queen” from three unique points of view. Comic Jordan Temple sees the irony of pairing words like “welfare” and “queen.” Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw breaks down the history of welfare by race and income. Author Tracie McMillan discusses how the cycle of poverty keeps nutrition off the table.

English
  • Originally Aired March 15, 2017
  • Runtime 6 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created February 18, 2024 by
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  • Modified February 18, 2024 by
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