Carolyn Barnes is an assistant professor of public policy and political science at Duke University. She will discuss her book, “State of Empowerment: Low-income Families and the New Welfare State,” which explores how interacting with government-funded after-school programs can enhance the civic and political lives of low-income citizens. The virtual conversation is free and open to the public, and U-M students can participate as part of a one-credit course, SWK 503 Section 001.

This event is part of the annual Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions fall speaker series, which introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation, with the goal of encouraging the formation of a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.