Spatial Inequality in the Safety Net
Spatial Inequality in the Safety Net
This chapter explores the spatial inequality that occurs in the safety net assistance programs of the American welfare state. It argues that the safety net does not provide equitable access to social service programs that have become such an essential part of the American welfare state. It explains that spatial inequalities in the safety net are important to understand as they undermine the success of policy, bias research on poverty, and even create obstacles for community organizations working with low-income populations.
Keywords: safety net assistance, spatial inequalities, community organizations, low-income populations, social service programs
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