Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the three goals of social welfare?
Social problems are primarily located in the economy.
True
What does Public Assistance refer to?
Social interventions are concerned only with the betterment of individuals.
Signup and view all the answers
The social welfare structure is permanent and never withdrawn.
Signup and view all the answers
What are the three primary goals of social welfare?
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following views/conceptions of social welfare with their descriptions:
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Social Welfare
- An organized system of services and institutions aimed at helping individuals and groups achieve satisfactory life standards and overall well-being.
- Involves programs and activities that respond to societal needs and problems, promoting social and personal capacities.
- Richard M. Titmus views social problems as rooted in the economy, suggesting social services compensate for societal disservices and diswelfare.
- Encompasses various forms of social intervention focused on improving the well-being of both individuals and society.
- Concept of social welfare described as an organized concern for both society and its members.
Goals of Social Welfare
-
Humanitarian and Social Justice Goal:
- Aims for social justice as a democratic ideal, prioritizing the most afflicted, dependent, and neglected individuals for aid and resources.
-
Social Control Goal:
- Recognizes that deprived groups may act against perceived threats, necessitating societal security measures to protect life, property, and stability.
-
Economic Development Goal:
- Focuses on programs that enhance production and resource development to benefit the community, primarily aiding the able-bodied and relatively better-off members.
Response to Unmet Needs
- Society addresses unmet needs through:
- Individual and group efforts to provide support.
- Major societal institutions with designated roles for meeting human needs.
- Social agencies that play a critical role in welfare support.
Views of Social Welfare
-
Residual Formulations:
- Views social welfare as a temporary structure used in emergencies, retracting once regular social systems resume.
Social Work
- Concerned with supporting people in need through various interventions including assisting with stress and interpersonal relationships.
Social Welfare
- An organized system of services and institutions aimed at helping individuals and groups achieve satisfactory life standards and overall well-being.
- Involves programs and activities that respond to societal needs and problems, promoting social and personal capacities.
- Richard M. Titmus views social problems as rooted in the economy, suggesting social services compensate for societal disservices and diswelfare.
- Encompasses various forms of social intervention focused on improving the well-being of both individuals and society.
- Concept of social welfare described as an organized concern for both society and its members.
Goals of Social Welfare
-
Humanitarian and Social Justice Goal:
- Aims for social justice as a democratic ideal, prioritizing the most afflicted, dependent, and neglected individuals for aid and resources.
-
Social Control Goal:
- Recognizes that deprived groups may act against perceived threats, necessitating societal security measures to protect life, property, and stability.
-
Economic Development Goal:
- Focuses on programs that enhance production and resource development to benefit the community, primarily aiding the able-bodied and relatively better-off members.
Response to Unmet Needs
- Society addresses unmet needs through:
- Individual and group efforts to provide support.
- Major societal institutions with designated roles for meeting human needs.
- Social agencies that play a critical role in welfare support.
Views of Social Welfare
-
Residual Formulations:
- Views social welfare as a temporary structure used in emergencies, retracting once regular social systems resume.
Social Work
- Concerned with supporting people in need through various interventions including assisting with stress and interpersonal relationships.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your understanding of the key concepts in social welfare and social work, focusing on stress situations and interpersonal helping. Explore how public assistance aids those in need and the role of government agencies in providing support.
