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Which approach to social welfare views the system as exploitative and challenges foundational social injustices?
Which approach to social welfare views the system as exploitative and challenges foundational social injustices?
What is an example of a service typically provided by the state in the welfare matrix?
What is an example of a service typically provided by the state in the welfare matrix?
Which type of income security provides supplementary income to those already earning something?
Which type of income security provides supplementary income to those already earning something?
What aspect of social welfare refers to community programs and voluntary organizations?
What aspect of social welfare refers to community programs and voluntary organizations?
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Which best describes the term 'welfare state'?
Which best describes the term 'welfare state'?
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What is a feature of selective programs in social welfare?
What is a feature of selective programs in social welfare?
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What is considered a fundamental belief of the residual approach to social welfare?
What is considered a fundamental belief of the residual approach to social welfare?
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Which of the following represents an example of civil society's contribution to social welfare?
Which of the following represents an example of civil society's contribution to social welfare?
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In which phase was the institutional approach to social welfare most prominently established?
In which phase was the institutional approach to social welfare most prominently established?
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What characterizes a universal program in social welfare?
What characterizes a universal program in social welfare?
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What is typically NOT a service provided by the market in social welfare?
What is typically NOT a service provided by the market in social welfare?
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Which type of income security involves contributions to qualify for future benefits?
Which type of income security involves contributions to qualify for future benefits?
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What role do social workers primarily fulfill in the context of social welfare?
What role do social workers primarily fulfill in the context of social welfare?
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Which characteristic defines public social welfare programs?
Which characteristic defines public social welfare programs?
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Study Notes
Social Welfare Definition and Components
- Social welfare is the well-being of society, encompassing individual and collective health, happiness, and fortunes.
- It includes supports, services, and agencies addressing social, economic, educational, and health needs.
- Examples include Canada's healthcare system, education, 911 services, community, mental health programs, and physical safety measures.
Approaches to Social Welfare
- Residual: A temporary response to needs, implemented as a last resort, relying primarily on family and the market economy. Common in periods of economic hardship.
- Institutional: Recognizes the need for welfare programs as a necessary part of society to maintain a reasonable standard of living. Supports a welfare state.
- Structural: Critiques the exploitative nature of the system, focusing on injustice within the market and economic globalization.
Welfare Matrix
- A model illustrating the sources of social, economic, educational, and health needs.
- Market: Job system, job opportunities; The more people benefits from the market, the less they need from other components
- State: Government programs and initiatives
- Family: Personal relationships and support systems
- Civil Society: Community programs (e.g., food banks, shelters, YMCAs)
Social Welfare in the Matrix
- State: Education, healthcare, social assistance, unemployment insurance, child tax credits
- Family: Personal relationships, social needs, care for the elderly, shelter
- Market: Job opportunities, business opportunities, investments
- Civil Society: Food banks, homeless shelters, charitable organizations
Social Workers in the Matrix
- State: Child welfare, provincial government, hospitals, corrections
- Market: Private practice, consulting, insurance
- Civil Society: Social service agencies, faith-based organizations, homeless shelters, addiction treatment
Welfare State
- A state and civil society-based social welfare system.
- Relies on income redistribution (tax revenue).
- Two main components: income security programs and social services.
Income Security Programs
- Minimum Income: Basic income support for the most vulnerable (e.g., ODSP, Ontario Works)
- Income Supplementation: Adds to existing income for those in need (e.g., National Child Benefit, Guaranteed Income Supplement).
- Social Insurance: Benefits based on contributions (e.g., workers' compensation, CPP).
- Demogrants: Flat-rate payments based on demographics (e.g., Universal Child Care Benefit)
Universal vs. Selective Programs
- Universal: Accessible to everyone in a category, regardless of income (e.g., basic income)
- Selective: Based on a needs or means test (e.g., social assistance, benefits)
Public vs. Private Welfare
- Public: Government-provided benefits and services; employment policies, labor standards, minimum wage, employment programs.
- Private: For-profit or non-profit organizations providing benefits; often receives government funding.
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Description
This quiz delves into the definitions and components of social welfare, exploring its impact on society's well-being. It highlights various approaches to social welfare, including residual, institutional, and structural perspectives. Gain insight into the complexities of social services and their role in addressing societal needs.
