workfare-vs -welfare

Workfare is a contraction of the concept of "working for welfare," which refers to the requirement that recipients perform unpaid work as a condition of receiving social assistance. There has been some great debate over this issue of working for benefits. On one side there are those who have the feelings and views of the poor, who see them as victims of our society and deserving of community support. The problems of the poor differ …

…finding all the people who cheat the program and make them work to repay it. Works Cited Evans, P. (1993) “From Workfare to the Social Contract.” New York: Henry Holt. Hardina, D. (1991)“Targeting Women For Participation in Work Programs.” San Diego: Newbury Park. Johnson, H. (1983). “Welfare will Will Go Ahead Despite Snubs.” Chicago: Adeline Press. Mehr, J. (1995) “Human Services: Concepts and Intervention Strategies.” Needham Heights: Allyn & Bacon. Roin, M. (1997) “Incentives and Planning in Social Policy.” Cambridge