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What is the main purpose of a social welfare system?
What is the main purpose of a social welfare system?
- To promote inequality within the community
- To encourage self-sufficiency in all members of society
- To enhance the social functioning of all individuals in a society (correct)
- To provide financial aid to the wealthy
During the Middle Ages, what contributed to the increased need for social welfare services?
During the Middle Ages, what contributed to the increased need for social welfare services?
- Technological advancements
- Famines, wars, and crop failures (correct)
- Bountiful harvests
- Increase in self-sufficiency
Who were the primary providers of social welfare services in the very early part of human history?
Who were the primary providers of social welfare services in the very early part of human history?
- Religious and voluntary organizations (correct)
- Government agencies
- Private corporations
- Individual families
Why were efforts primarily provided through the church and family unsuccessful at meeting the needs of many individuals?
Why were efforts primarily provided through the church and family unsuccessful at meeting the needs of many individuals?
What was the consequence faced by many individuals who could not be self-sufficient in historical times?
What was the consequence faced by many individuals who could not be self-sufficient in historical times?
Which term best describes the breakdown in the feudal system's impact on social welfare needs?
Which term best describes the breakdown in the feudal system's impact on social welfare needs?
What are the dimensions considered in welfare policies and programmes?
What are the dimensions considered in welfare policies and programmes?
What does social welfare focus on according to the text?
What does social welfare focus on according to the text?
Who are some populations at risk whose needs are targeted by social welfare programs?
Who are some populations at risk whose needs are targeted by social welfare programs?
How are social welfare institutions usually established according to the text?
How are social welfare institutions usually established according to the text?
What is the main purpose of social welfare according to the provided text?
What is the main purpose of social welfare according to the provided text?
What is the primary goal of social welfare?
What is the primary goal of social welfare?
During the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601, which group of individuals were categorized as the impotent poor?
During the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601, which group of individuals were categorized as the impotent poor?
What are examples of social welfare programmes and services?
What are examples of social welfare programmes and services?
What was the primary influence of the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 on the American colonies?
What was the primary influence of the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 on the American colonies?
Which term is used in the text to describe programmes like foster care and family planning services?
Which term is used in the text to describe programmes like foster care and family planning services?
Which historical era saw the emergence of organized social welfare to address social problems?
Which historical era saw the emergence of organized social welfare to address social problems?
How are social welfare programmes and services typically provided?
How are social welfare programmes and services typically provided?
During the pre-independence era in Africa, who played significant roles in providing welfare?
During the pre-independence era in Africa, who played significant roles in providing welfare?
What is the significance of social welfare in society?
What is the significance of social welfare in society?
In what ways does social welfare contribute to societal well-being?
In what ways does social welfare contribute to societal well-being?
What characterized the post-independence era in Africa regarding social welfare provision?
What characterized the post-independence era in Africa regarding social welfare provision?
How did the idea of social welfare evolve during the late 19th century?
How did the idea of social welfare evolve during the late 19th century?
