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How The Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind: A Latina Sociology Perspective

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Uninsured in Chicago: How the Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind (Latina/o Sociology 14)

Uninsured in Chicago: How the Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind (Latina/o Sociology Book 14)

by Robert Vargas

5 out of 5

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In her groundbreaking book, "How The Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind: Latina Sociology 14", Dr. Marisa Franco examines the ways in which the social safety net in the United States fails to meet the needs of the Latino community. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Latina women, Franco argues that the current system is not only inadequate but also actively harmful to this population.

Franco begins by providing a historical overview of the social safety net in the United States, tracing its roots back to the New Deal era. She argues that the social safety net was designed to protect white workers and their families, and that it has never been adequately expanded to meet the needs of other groups, including Latinos.

Franco then examines the specific ways in which the social safety net fails to meet the needs of Latinos. She finds that Latinos are less likely to be eligible for benefits, and that they receive lower benefits than white people. She also finds that Latinos are more likely to experience discrimination and bias in their interactions with social safety net programs.

The consequences of these failures are devastating for Latinos. Franco finds that Latinos are more likely to live in poverty, to experience food insecurity, and to have difficulty accessing healthcare. They are also more likely to be incarcerated and to be deported.

Franco argues that the social safety net is not simply failing Latinos, but is actually harming them. She calls for a fundamental transformation of the social safety net, one that is based on the principles of equity and justice. She argues that the social safety net must be expanded to meet the needs of all Americans, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or immigration status.

"How The Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind" is a powerful and important book. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the social safety net and its impact on the Latino community.

About the Author

Dr. Marisa Franco is a professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the author of several books and articles on the social safety net and its impact on Latinos. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.

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Uninsured in Chicago: How the Social Safety Net Leaves Latinos Behind (Latina/o Sociology Book 14)

by Robert Vargas

5 out of 5