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What is social policy?
Any government enactment that affects the well-being of people
According to Herrick, what influences how policy makers respond to human needs?
Power dynamics and how they conceptualize human needs
What is the role of social workers in the implementation of social policies?
They play a huge role in implementing social policies
In the early 21st century, what idea does Herrick propound regarding state welfare policies?
The state should guarantee welfare and well-being through progressive welfare state policies
What do social policies reflect according to the text?
Social needs or ills such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, prostitution, among others
Test your knowledge of the historical link between social problems, social policies, and social work, and the role of social workers in implementing progressive policies in response to societal needs.
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