Means Testing: A Wall of Shame
Update: 2026-01-03
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Means testing for aid programs, intended to ensure assistance goes to those in need, often results in a humiliating and dehumanizing experience for recipients. The process involves sharing personal information and proving hardship, which can lead to feelings of shame and loss of dignity. This system, with its rigid rules and endless paperwork, fails to address the root causes of poverty and instead punishes those who struggle to meet its demands. A shift towards universal supports, trusting individuals upfront, could alleviate these issues and provide a more dignified and effective approach to aid.
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