Doing Without Women And Work After Welfare Reform

The welfare reform legislation enacted in 1996 was applauded by many for the successes it had in dramatically reducing the number of people receiving public assistance, most of whom were women with children. Today, however, more than a decade later, these successes seem far less spectacular. Although the total number of welfare recipients has dropped by more than 50 percent nationwide, evidence shows that poverty has actually deepened. Many hardworking women are no better off for having returned to the workplace. InHenrici, Jane M. is the author of 'Doing Without Women And Work After Welfare Reform' with ISBN 9780816525126 and ISBN 0816525129.