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SoSe 22: Poverty and Welfare

Markus Kienscherf

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In this seminar, we will examine efforts to manage poverty in the US. We will map how public definitions of poverty have developed and how various programs for managing it have been devised and implemented. Above all, we will critically interrogate the socio-political aims of welfare. The seminar will be structured by a set of questions: What is poverty? What is the purpose of welfare? How has the welfare developed throughout the history of the US? What is the role of race and gender in poverty and welfare? What are the relations between welfare and social control? And, last but least, how do concrete programs aimed at managing poverty impact the lives of marginalized communities? ----- We will read and discuss sensitive – and at times also disturbing – materials. I will try my utmost to make this class a safe space for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch. All course participants (including myself!) ought to abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct (https://www.jfki.fu-berlin.de/information/code_of_conduct/JFKI-Code-of-Conduct_final.pdf). ----- Please note that the course will be taught in person (no hybrid option), except for the introductory class on April 22, which will take place on Webex. Schließen

14 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Fr, 10:00 - 12:00 14 Termine

Fr, 22.04.2022 10:00 - 12:00

Dozenten:
Prof. Dr. Markus Kienscherf