After getting more information and reading a little more
about people on welfare in MN, it has definitely already started opening my
eyes to some new points of views. I have to admit that I was sometimes a little
biased on homeless people or people on welfare.
I assumed that many people on welfare abused that fact that they were
getting “free” money. Although I have read on m any cases that people are doing
this, many people in fact are not taking advantage of this in a bad manner. Many
people get down to using welfare not because they want to, but because of a big
event that took place and makes them turn to welfare. The bad thing about the United
States government involving welfare is that we make it a hole that you can
rarely pull yourself out of. Once you stare being on welfare, a lot of times
there is a very slim chance of getting out and that’s something people don’t do
enough research on and see.
I have
many questions on this population ranging from personal stories on being on
welfare and getting out of using welfare, to the depression that comes with it.
I have
found out much information on my population, a lot I did name above. Welfare is
not being abused as much here as many people think. We are now turning to
immigrants and trying to point fingers in their direction because we now are
helping immigrants with welfare, and many don’t see this as the right thing to
do. I still have much to learn, but am starting to learn much already.
Hi Briggitte,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post about your semester research project population. It sounds like you are gathering information about people on welfare that is helping you see situation in a new way.
BTW--is it possible for homeless people to receive welfare checks? How would they prove residency? Something to look into...
Sincerely,
Professor Wexelbaum