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When The Welfare People Come: Race And Class In The Us Child Protection System
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Malcolm X, Describing His Childhood Experience Of When The Welfare People Came And Introduced Him To The Us Child Protection System, Called It Legal, Modern Slaveryhowever Kindly Intentioned. That Shocking Characterization Obscures Some Of The Complexities Of The State Response To Childhood Poverty, But It Reflects Sentiments That Are Common Among Communities Of Color, Where Child Welfare Investigations Are Most Concentrated. A Radical Assessment Of Institutional Racism In The Child Welfare System Is Needed Now More Than Ever.In This Sweeping Look At The History And Politics Of The Us Child Welfare System, When The Welfare People Come Exposes The Systemfrom The Orphan Trains And Indian Boarding Schools To Current Practices In Child Protective Investigations, Foster Care, And Mandated Servicesarguing That It Constitutes A Mechanism Of Control Exerted Over Poor And Workingclass Parents And Children. Don Lash Reveals The Systems Role In The Regulation Of Family Life Under Capitalism And Details The Deep And Continuing Consequences Of What Happens When The Welfare People Come. Including Firstperson Vignettes Of Parents, Children, And Workers In The Us Child Protection System, Lash Also Offers Practical And Cogent Ideas For Its Improvement And Transformation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'When the Welfare People Come'? A: The book discusses the complexities of the US child protection system, particularly focusing on institutional racism and its impact on communities of color.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'When the Welfare People Come' is Don Lash.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 7, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'When the Welfare People Come' have? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: What perspectives are included in the book? A: The book includes first-person vignettes from parents, children, and workers within the US child protection system.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions for the child welfare system? A: Yes, the book provides practical ideas for the improvement and transformation of the child welfare system.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in social justice? A: Yes, it is a radical assessment that is highly relevant for readers interested in social justice and institutional racism.
- Q: What are some historical aspects covered in the book? A: The book examines historical practices such as 'orphan trains' and Indian boarding schools in relation to the child welfare system.
- Q: What is the condition of the book for sale? A: The book is offered in new condition.