Mr. Brezina, Staff. An emphasis is placed on understanding the social construction of such definitions, especially their cross-cultural variations, as well as motivations and social implications for those whose behavior is judged as deviant. Mr. Devine, Mr. Wright, Staff. Examination of critical contemporary social problems and social policy options. Emphasis is placed on understanding the multidimensional sources of crisis, unrest, and instability as well as policy options and tradeoffs associated with ameliorative efforts.
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Provide general survey of family and social welfare policy in the United States. Examine the historical development of the welfare state. Provide a general survey of family and social welfare policies in different regions of the world. Study of the development of welfare states. All Rights Reserved.