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What is the primary focus of social welfare?
Which term describes organized activities concerned with the protection and development of human beings?
How is social development characterized?
Which of the following best describes a social worker?
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What ancient action was recognized as a duty by religious groups?
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What has prompted the organization of social services in the last century?
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Social welfare includes which of the following?
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What does social welfare signify about its nature?
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What was the primary responsibility of the medieval church concerning charity?
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How did the early Christians view charity and almsgiving?
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What concept did Martin Luther introduce that contributed to community welfare?
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What was a significant recommendation made by Juan Luis de Vives regarding aid to the poor?
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What was the aim of the Hamburg Experiment initiated by Professor Busch?
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What was the purpose of the Military Workhouse established in Munich?
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What was a hallmark of the Elberfeld System established in 1853?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of missionaries in the context of charity?
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What action designated the church as a significant charity administrator during the medieval period?
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What was one of the key features of the individual's approach to welfare proposed during the 16th century?
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Study Notes
Definition of Terms
- Social Welfare: System designed to help individuals and groups achieve satisfying life and health standards; includes laws, programs, and services addressing social needs for well-being and societal function.
- Social Services: Activities focused on the conservation, protection, and advancement of human development.
- Social Development: Improvement in living standards, income distribution, socio-economic stratification, and increased social mobility.
Key Concepts
- Social Welfare: Emphasizes individual well-being.
- Social Work: Professional field aimed at aiding individuals and communities.
- Social Worker: Practitioner within the social work profession.
- Social Services: Organized efforts to address social issues.
- Social Development: Overall progress in living standards.
Ancient Beginnings
- Helping the needy dates back to early civilization; became more organized over the past century due to escalating social issues.
- Early support systems involved family, religious institutions, private philanthropy, communities, and governments.
Old World Background
- Religious teachings, especially within Judaism and Christianity, heavily influenced charity and benevolence.
- Almsgiving was seen as a duty with spiritual rewards; early Christians practiced mutual aid in poverty.
- Charitable institutions evolved from church-sponsored efforts into organized care facilities such as orphanages and hospitals.
Beginning Concepts of Social Welfare
- Common Chests (1520): Initiated by Martin Luther; a collection system for food, money, and clothing to support the needy, managed mainly by local church authorities.
- Individualization (16th Century): Juan Luis de Vives advocated for tailored support to the poor, emphasizing vocational training and rehabilitation over almsgiving.
- Hamburg Experiment (1788): Introduced by Commissioner Busch; involved comprehensive assessments of paupers through community-led committees for targeted relief and educational support.
- Military Workhouse (1790): Established in Munich by Benjamin Thompson to employ able-bodied paupers in clothing manufacturing for the army.
- Elberfeld System (1853): Promoted public funding for relief efforts through taxes, addressing poverty systematically and sustainably.
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Explore the key concepts and terms associated with the historical development of social welfare. This quiz covers the definition of social welfare and its role in serving individuals and communities to achieve health and well-being. Test your understanding of the organized systems and services that support societal needs.
