Saving our honor: Discrediting the welfare queen and other negative media images
by Miller, Rachel, M.A., LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, THE BROOKLYN CENTER, 2008, 111 pages; 1460622

Abstract:

Media Images created a perception that African American mothers receiving benefits for their children are and have always been the majority on welfare when it in fact it has always been Caucasian mothers that are the dominant recipients. This paper provides a historical and sociological analysis of welfare from its inception to the federal program being reformed. This thesis provides evidence that the New Deal was intended to support white widowed mothers and during the 1960's and 1970's African American mothers were denied benefits using discriminating tactics. This analysis also discusses African American females' socioeconomic statuses after welfare reform and the new media images that evolved with their success in society.

 
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SchoolLONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, THE BROOKLYN CENTER
SourceMAI/ 47-03, p. , Feb 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsBlack studies; Women's studies; Public policy; Mass communication
Publication Number1460622
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