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Rothman, Sheila M. – Society, 1977
Suggests that freedom for the middle classes may mean vulnerability for the poor. The enthusiasm for sterilization may be so intense as to deprive the poor of their right not to be sterilized. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Contraception, Family Planning, Government Role, Illegitimate Births

Zander, Mary – Society, 1978
This paper examines the circumstances of the elderly poor and suggests that a separate system of income maintenance and services would be a more efficient policy for meeting their needs than the present system of lumping them together with other welfare recipients. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Government Role, Income, Low Income Groups

Altman, Drew; And Others – Society, 1989
This supplementary statement, prepared by 10 members of the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Health Care for the Homeless, expands upon the Committee's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Argues that the only broad, long-term solution to the health problems of the homeless is immediate action to provide decent, affordable…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Government Role, Health Needs, Homeless People

Appelbaum, Richard P. – Society, 1989
Discusses the basic economic changes and previous conservative policies that have resulted in the increase of homelessness and the decrease in the supply of affordable housing. Argues that the solution to homelessness lies with federally funded, nonprofit housing in various forms. (FMW)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Programs