Welfare, Work, and Poverty provides the first systematic and comprehensive evaluation of the impacts and effectiveness of China’s primary social assistance program the “dibao,” or “Minimum Livelihood Guarantee” since its inception in 1993. The dibao serves the dual function of providing a basic safety net for the poor and maintaining social and political stability. Despite
Poverty rates are even higher for the city’s Asian seniors, Asians who speak limited English, and Asians with a high school education or less, according to the report.
The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has again underscored the long-standing anxiety and concern regarding racism and xenophobia.
In response to the growing call to action to support anti-racism movement and to foster an inclusive community, this thematic discussion series, titled Stand in Solidarity: Combating Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia , aims to offer support especially to Columbia University’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community during this challenging time.
The Series will address the rising violence against Asians and Asian Americans in the U.S., examining the ongoing history of race discrimination that has been employed to distract and divide our communities to protect systematic inequality.
Events to attend in the final stretch of the semester
Events to attend in the final stretch of the semester Ashley Jiao / Senior Staff Illustrator NYC/Campus Zoom Events
With the semester coming to a close, there are a number of University-sponsored events that you might want to attend. . These include a discussion of the injustices related to the pandemic, a lecture on the foundations of ethical decision-making, or a conversation about queer liberalism and marginal mobility. With these options, you are likely to find something in line with your personal interests that would enrich your understanding of civic responsibility. Take a look at the event descriptions below, and consider transforming your study break into an educational experience.