Social Work Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What are private charities?

An early approach to social work that involved private individuals and religious organizations providing material relief to the poor.

What does poor relief signify in social work?

It represents a progression from private charity to public welfare, where care for the poor is governed by law.

Who are considered the deserving poor?

People who were poor through no fault of their own and are seen as having good moral character.

Who are the undeserving poor?

People perceived to be poor due to laziness or moral degeneration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Charity Organization Society?

An organization in Britain that promoted self-help and limited government intervention in poverty relief. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Charity Organization Society regarding individuals?

To restore people to a life of self-sufficiency, moral rectitude, and Christian values. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key objective of the Charity Organization Society regarding class relationships?

To restore the bonds, obligations, and understanding between classes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Settlement House Movement?

To offer food, shelter, and basic necessities in poor neighborhoods through charity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fabian Society?

An influential intellectual movement in Britain aimed at advancing social democracy through gradual reform. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'scientific philanthropy' refer to?

An early approach to social work that emphasizes a scientific assessment of human behavior over moral judgments. Signup and view all the answers

What is case work in social work?

The use of systematic methods of investigation, assessment, and decision-making in social work practice. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Charlotte Whitton?

One of Canada's most influential voices on social welfare matters and the first female mayor of Ottawa. Signup and view all the answers

What did James Shaver Woodsworth observe?

The failure of industrial capitalism in Canada and Britain to meet the needs of working people. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the Woodsworth Federal Election (Parliament 1921)?

He became a member of the Winnipeg North Centre, and his first resolution was on unemployment insurance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Depression?

A worldwide economic downturn that began with the stock market crash on October 29, 1929. Signup and view all the answers

What does a diagnostic approach in social work emphasize?

Understanding an individual's problem by referencing causal events in their early life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional approach in social work?

Based on the belief in the potential of individuals to determine their own direction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Private Charities

Early form of social work involving individuals and religious organizations providing aid to the poor.

Poor Relief

Transition from private charity to public welfare defined by laws establishing communal responsibility for the care of the poor.

Deserving Poor

Individuals poor due to circumstances beyond their control; considered morally upright.

Undeserving Poor

Individuals viewed as poor due to laziness or perceived moral failings; deemed unworthy of assistance.

Charity Organization Society

British organization promoting self-help and minimal government intervention; aimed to use "scientific principles" to allocate aid effectively.

Goals of Charity Organization Society

Restore self-sufficiency, moral integrity, and Christian values among the needy.
Reestablish social bonds and obligations akin to feudal systems, fostering a social contract.
Organize and regulate charity work for efficiency and stronger community ties.

Settlement House Movement

Established in impoverished neighborhoods to provide food, shelter, and basic necessities through the efforts of wealthy benefactors and volunteers.

Fabian Society

Influential British intellectual movement founded in 1884; aimed to promote social democracy through gradual reform rather than revolution.

Impact of the Fabian Society

Played a key role in founding the British Labour Party, closely associated with the "new labour" ideology.

Scientific Philanthropy

Early social work methodology that abandoned moral judgments in favor of a scientific approach to understanding human behavior and problem-solving.

Karl Marx

Not explicitly defined in the text, but generally recognized as a philosopher and economist known for his critique of capitalism.

Case Work

Methodical investigation, assessment, and decision-making in social work practices.

Charlotte Whitton

Significant figure in Canadian social welfare; first female mayor of Ottawa in 1951.

James Shaver Woodsworth

Critic of industrial capitalism in Canada and Britain; highlighted its failure to support working-class needs.

Woodsworth's Federal Election (1921)

Elected as a member of Winnipeg North Centre; prioritized unemployment insurance in his legislative agenda.

Great Depression

Global economic crisis starting with the U.S. stock market crash on October 29, 1929; lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s, leading up to WWII.

Diagnostic Approach

Focuses on understanding an individual's issues by examining early life experiences and causative events.

Functional Approach

Founded on the belief in individual autonomy and the potential for self-directed change.

Freudian Thought

Not defined in the text, but typically relates to psychological theories developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the role of unconscious motives in behavior.

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Test your knowledge with flashcards based on Chapter 3 of Social Work. This chapter covers key concepts such as private charities and poor relief, helping you understand the evolution of social welfare practices. Use these flashcards to reinforce your learning and prepare for assessments.