Historical and Contemporary Poverty
The Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 established a framework for
defining poverty and helping those in need, and it also influenced the delivery
of human services in colonial America.
Using this framework as a guide, compare and contrast
poverty from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Because poverty is still a major social issue, what
similarities exist between historical and contemporary poverty?
How have issues related to poverty changed over the past 400
years?
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