Food Freedom: Combatting Paternalism in SNAP
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Washington and Lee University, Shepherd Poverty Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (U.S.)
Paternalism -- Moral and ethical aspects
Economic assistance, Domestic
Capabilities approach (Social sciences)
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Laurie Allison Akin is a member of the Class of 2017 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] The purpose of this paper was to state the case that we ought not to restrict sugar-sweetened beverages from SNAP because it would be ineffective, stigmatizing, paternalistic, and would violate human capabilities. Moving forward, I think what ought to be done to further decrease food insecurity and increase positive health outcomes would a movement toward more cash benefits. [From Conclusion] Laurie Akin