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How does Biological Determinism view human behavior?
What does the Culture of Poverty suggest regarding poverty?
What is the role of Social Control in the context of social welfare?
What does Elite Power Theory suggest about policy-making in society?
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What does Social Welfare aim to address in the context of industrialization?
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What view emphasizes that individuals should take care of themselves?
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Which of the following statements best describes empathy?
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What is the primary focus of Settlement Houses in social welfare?
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Which concept refers to the day-to-day efforts to provide services in social welfare?
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What does the concept of entitlement in social support suggest?
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Which of the following reflects a view of social responsibility?
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How does biological determinism explain human behavior?
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What is a potential downside of relying on sympathy in providing social support?
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What is the primary impact of shifting values and beliefs on social policy?
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Which value is held by most people regarding social responsibility?
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Religious values in social welfare are primarily concerned with which of the following?
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How does the view of individual failure influence solutions to poverty?
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What is a common misconception about social justice?
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What does the concept of social citizenship imply?
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Which aspect is emphasized when viewing poverty as a system failure?
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What underlying principle drives the belief in self-sufficiency in social welfare?
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Which view of social support emphasizes that society should help those in need?
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What distinguishes empathy from sympathy in social support?
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Which principle suggests that social support is a matter of right rather than charity?
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Which of the following best characterizes the goals of Charitable Organization Societies?
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What does the concept of 'cause' refer to in social welfare context?
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What is a potential risk of relying on sympathy in social support?
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Which factor does NOT typically influence trust in social support systems?
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What is a characteristic of Biological Determinism?
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Which statement accurately reflects the view of social support as a handout?
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What is the primary focus of Settlement Houses in social welfare?
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What does a belief primarily signify in the context of values and beliefs?
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Which value reflects the idea that society should care for those who cannot care for themselves?
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What is the primary difference in the view of the deserving and undeserving?
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How are religious values reflected in social policy regarding the needy?
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What is the main perspective of social failure in the context of poverty?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between capitalism and social responsibility?
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What does the term 'social justice' imply in social policy?
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What is a common misconception about social change in the context of religious values?
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What defines the view of poverty as an individual failure?
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Which concept best describes the expectation for citizens to engage in social welfare?
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What perspective does the Social Welfare view take regarding the causes of social problems?
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What does the 'Culture of Poverty' imply about poverty's transmission?
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How is Biological Determinism related to views on social responsibility?
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What is a critique of the Blaming the Victim approach in social issues?
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According to the Elite Power Theory, who primarily influences policy-making?
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What role does social control play in the context of social welfare?
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What does the concept of Cycles of History suggest about social welfare development?
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How does the development of social welfare policies relate to industrialization?
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What does the view on self-interest in social welfare suggest?
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What misconception does the Culture of Poverty challenge?
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Study Notes
Values and Beliefs
- Social welfare is a reflection of society's dominant values and beliefs.
- A value is the importance placed on something while a belief is an opinion or conviction.
- Shifts in values and beliefs lead to shifts in social policy.
Religious Values
- Religious values influence social policy.
- Many Canadians practice established religions.
- Religious values emphasize charity, concern for the needy, and a sympathetic attitude towards the poor and disadvantaged.
- These values often encourage individual reforms rather than social change.
Social Values
- Social responsibility emphasizes society's obligation to care for those unable to care for themselves.
- Social citizenship promotes the importance of citizen participation in society.
- Social justice advocates for equal rights, protections, opportunities, obligations, and benefits for all in society, including the addressing of historical inequities.
Deserving vs. Undeserving
- The "deserving vs. undeserving" debate surrounds the perception of who is deserving of aid based on the circumstances that led to their need.
- Individual failure views poverty as a result of personal shortcomings and lack of effort, advocating for individual responsibility and efforts as solutions.
- System failure perceives poverty as a product of social, political, and economic systems failing, suggesting public interventions and systemic changes as solutions.
Capitalism, Tradition, and Democracy
- Capitalism and tradition emphasize individualism, while democracy promotes social collective participation.
- Individual vs. System Change - If poverty is attributed to individual failure, it should be addressed through individual efforts. If it's due to system failure, then public interventions should be implemented.
Self-Sufficiency vs. Social Support
- Self-sufficiency advocates for individual responsibility, where individuals should take care of themselves.
- Social support promotes collectivism and social responsibility, where society provides support to those in need.
Entitlement vs. Handout
- Entitlement views social support as a right, believing people deserve basic living standards.
- Handout frames social support as charitable acts given by those in power to those less fortunate.
Sympathy vs. Empathy
- Sympathy is compassion for someone's misfortune, with a focus on alleviating suffering.
- Empathy involves understanding another's perspective, identifying with their emotions and considering external factors contributing to their circumstances.
- Empathy is less hierarchical than sympathy and does not presuppose misfortune.
Social Values in Crisis Response
- Social values play a significant role in disaster responses.
- Aid to those we know is often prioritized over aid to strangers.
- Wealth, race, and education influence trust or suspicion towards those seeking assistance, potentially leading to paternalistic approaches.
Two Traditions of Social Welfare
- Charitable Organization Societies focus on individual reforms, not social change.
- Settlement Houses prioritize social change and community development.
Cause vs. Function
- Cause refers to the social issue motivating people to make a positive change.
- Function focuses on the practical delivery of services, encompassing organizational aspects, techniques, theories, efficiency, and accountability.
Biological Determinism
- Biological determinism views human behavior as predetermined by biology.
- This theory supports the "survival of the fittest" principle, suggesting those at the top of society possess superior inherited abilities or survival skills.
Blaming the Victim
- Victim blaming attributes blame to individuals facing hardships instead of recognizing systemic factors contributing to their situation.
- This approach simplifies complex problems and avoids confronting societal responsibility.
Self-Interest & Class Interests
- Second-order victim blaming rationalizes the failure of social welfare programs by focusing on the self-interest and class interests of those involved.
Culture of Poverty
- The "Culture of Poverty" theory suggests poverty is a cultural destiny passed down through generations.
- This theory perpetuates the idea that some people are born into and choose to remain in poverty.
Industrialization and Social Welfare
- Industrialization has shaped the development and evolution of social welfare policies.
- The transition from feudalism to capitalism and industrialization brought about significant social challenges.
- The roles of land as a means of production and the importance of extended family and community shifted with industrialization.
Cycles of History
- Social welfare has historically shifted between periods of individual and social responsibility, often marked by varying levels of government involvement.
- There’s a continual balance between public purpose and private interests.
Social Control
- Some view social welfare as a tool used by those in power to control social unrest and maintain the existing employment system.
Elite Power Theory
- Elite Power Theory maintains that a small capitalist class with strong political influence dominates the nation.
- It emphasizes the challenges faced by the poor, minorities, and trade unions in influencing policy changes.
Values and Beliefs
- Social policy reflects dominant values and beliefs of society.
- Values are worth, desirability, and usefulness placed on something.
- Beliefs are opinions or convictions about something.
- Shifts in values and beliefs lead to shifts in social policy.
- Social responsibility: society should care for the incapable.
- Social citizenship: active participation in society is expected.
- Social justice: equality of rights, protections, opportunities, obligations, and benefits for all.
- Historical inequalities should be acknowledged and addressed.
Deserving vs. Undeserving
- View of poverty and its solution depends on perceived cause of need.
- Individual Failure: personal failure, lack of effort, individual effort is the solution.
- System Failure: social, political, economic system failure, public interventions are needed.
Capitalism and Tradition
- Capitalism and tradition promote individualism.
- Democracy emphasizes collective participation.
Individual vs. System Change
- Individual failure necessitates individual efforts for poverty, family breakdown, mental illness, and child welfare.
- System failure requires public interventions for these issues.
Self-Sufficiency vs. Social Support
- Self-Sufficiency: individualism, personal responsibility, individuals should care for themselves.
- Social Support: collectivism, social responsibility, society should provide for those in need.
Entitlement vs. Handout
- Entitlement: social support is a right, basic standards of living are guaranteed.
- Handout: social support is provided by the powerful based on empathy and charity.
Sympathy vs. Empathy
- Sympathy: compassion for someone’s misfortune, desiring to alleviate suffering.
- Sympathy emphasizes hierarchy between giver and receiver.
- Empathy: identification with another, considering external contributing factors.
- Empathy does not assume misfortune and avoids hierarchy.
Social Values in Crisis Response
- Aid to acquaintances vs. strangers, wealth, race, and education influence trust, suspicion, and paternalism.
Two Traditions of Social Welfare
- Charitable Organization Societies: focus on individual reforms, not social change.
- Settlement Houses: focus on social change, community development.
Cause vs. Function
- Cause: the issue on which people take a moral stance to improve society.
- Function: the day-to-day effort to provide service, focusing on organization, theories, and efficiency.
Biological Determinism
- Biological heredity determines behavior, survival of the fittest.
- Those at the top are due to inherited abilities or better survival skills.
Blaming the Victim
- A variation of individual responsibility, conveniently blaming the victim instead of society.
Self-Interest & Class Interests
- Second-order victim blaming, explaining the failure of social welfare programs.
Culture of Poverty
- Some people are born poor and choose to remain poor.
- Poverty is a cultural destiny passed down through generations.
Industrialization and Social Welfare
- Social welfare policies emerged in response to social problems from industrialization.
- Shift from feudalism to capitalism and industrialization.
- Role of land as a means of production.
- Role of extended family and community.
Cycles of History
- Social welfare development has cycles of individual and social responsibility.
- Shift in national involvement between public purpose and private interest.
Social Control
- Social welfare is a tool to prevent or quell social unrest, reinforcing the employment system.
Elite Power Theory
- Society is dominated by a wealthy capitalist class with policy influence.
- It is difficult for the poor, minorities, and trade unions to create change.
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Explore the connection between values, beliefs, and social welfare in this quiz. Understand how religious and social values shape policy decisions and the importance of social responsibility and justice. Delve into the concepts of deserving versus undeserving within the context of societal obligations.
