Introduction to the Special Issue

Authors

Mary Gatta, Rutgers University
Luisa S. Deprez, University of Southern Maine

Abstract

The Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare has hosted a number of special editions since President Clinton "ended welfare as we know it." Special topics such as Evaluation of TANF in 2001, Coping with Poverty in 2006, Globalization and Social Justice in 2007 and Contemporary Social Welfare History earlier this year brought attention to issues of critical concern within the field. All have focused on human well-being in the wake of a society that appears less caring for those who are most vulnerable: the poor, immigrants, people of color, and single mothers on welfare. Additionally, each special edition framed the issues within the broader contexts of socially unjust systems, competitive global markets, and political and legislative processes that have led to policy changes-some positive, many not.

Recommended Citation

Gatta, Mary and Deprez, Luisa S. (2008) "Introduction to the Special Issue," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 35: Iss. 3, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3354
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol35/iss3/2