Social Policy and Systemic Oppression

A set of flashcards summarizing key concepts related to social policies, systemic oppression, and significant court cases relevant to POC and social justice.

Medicaid

A program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals, including asset requirements and transfer of assets for eligibility.

Title IX

A federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.

IIRAIRA

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which increased the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. due to stricter immigration enforcement.

Child Welfare System Disparities

Inequalities in the treatment and outcomes for children, particularly affecting BIPOC communities.

Systemic Oppression

The institutionalized practices and policies that maintain and legitimize inequalities against marginalized groups.

Bostock v. Clayton County

A U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Civil Rights Act

Legislation that aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

School Voucher Programs

Programs that provide public funding for students to attend private schools, potentially impacting public education systems.

Roe v. Wade

A landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide, establishing a woman's legal right to choose.

EBT

Electronic Benefits Transfer, a system that allows electronic access to government benefits.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; a federal agency aimed at ensuring workplace safety.

EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; a federal agency that enforces laws against employment discrimination.

Social Security

A federal program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, funded through payroll taxes.

SSDI vs. SSI

SSDI is Social Security Disability Insurance, whereas SSI is Supplemental Security Income, providing financial assistance to individuals with low income.

FMLA

Family and Medical Leave Act; a law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

A social service program aimed at preventing abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.

DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; a U.S. immigration policy that allows certain undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation.

Hatch Act

A federal law that limits political activities of federal employees to ensure nonpartisan governance.