Exposing the Myths of Welfare provides a powerful counterargument to sensationalised reports of the “benefits’ culture”, at a crucial time when media and political criticism is at its height.
This pamphlet is the first in a series of mythbusters from Class and Red Pepper, designed to expose the realities behind the recurring myths which often skew the debate on welfare.
Featuring an introduction from Class adviser and Red Pepper founding editor Hilary Wainwright, and access to research from Ben Baumberg, Kate Bell and Declan Gaffney, twelve common misconceptions about welfare are analysed and the realities are presented.