Graduation Year
2021
Date of Submission
5-2021
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
Reader 1
Hilary Appel
Rights Information
© 2021 Furaha W Njoroge
Abstract
This thesis explores America’s narratives surrounding safety net, varying history of child benefits and welfare between the U.S and U.K., newfound research regarding England’s programs, implicit bias, and interviews and scholarly reports of relevant experts. By comparing the welfare states of both the U.S and the U.K, it is proven how racism is both deeply rooted in how citizens of both countries perceive safety nets, and has thus led to the exclusion of racial minorities in both welfare systems. Specifically, looking at child benefits, we can determine these negative impacts and policies erected which further oppress Black Americans, the Black British, and other oppressed minorities. Finally, it explores the prospect of future solutions in an anti-racist welfare state, while also praising certain successful aspects of the British/European socialism welfare system.
Recommended Citation
Njoroge, Furaha, "Comparative Analysis of Racist Implications of the Welfare State in the U.S. vs. U.K. through Child Benefits" (2021). CMC Senior Theses. 2767.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2767
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