Deconstructing the War on Poverty
The idea that the American anti-poverty programme of the 1960s, the War on Poverty, was a failure is not solely the result of conservative opposition. Criticism also came from those involved in its implementation – as well as from the poor themselves. This shared frustration, fuelled by racism, discrimination, and differing expectations, laid the foundation for the persistent narrative of failed poverty policy, which continues to exert influence today. This is the conclusion drawn by historian Heleen Blommers. Read the news item.
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