Researching Inequities in a Public Benefits Program with a Racial Equity Framework, 7 Takeaways
This article examines how applying a Racial Equity Framework reveals systemic inequities in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, offering insights into barriers faced by marginalized communities and potential solutions.
The authors utilized New America’s Racial Equity Framework to analyze the EITC, uncovering that structural inequalities in areas like family structure, education, and employment disproportionately affect Black and Latinx communities’ eligibility and access to benefits.
Barriers such as fear of immigration enforcement and limited digital access further hinder participation. The study emphasizes the importance of complementing quantitative data with qualitative research to fully understand and address these disparities.
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