Upon completion of your project, report to the class your participation in social welfare services and policy and how your experience has helped prepare you for social work practice. There will be an objective midterm examination administered in the Testing Center. Each quiz is worth 5 pts. The final examination will consist of a written paper and student presentation. Policies are influenced by economics, values, beliefs, politics, societal norms, culture, religion, natural disasters, etc.
Policies impact consumers, their lifestyle, and social work practice.
The historical background of social welfare from its global and European roots to the U.S., from President George Washington to President George W. Bush, will be described. The social work profession, based on its mission and philosophy, developed in response to the needs of the people. Frameworks can be used to analyze social welfare policies and programs. Moroney presents two general approaches to analyzing policies, while Prigmore and Atherton offer a more specific framework. A large percentage of our population are oppressed, discriminated against, and pushed into a disadvantaged position.