Values and Beliefs in Social Policy
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Values and Beliefs in Social Policy

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What primarily influences shifts in social policy?

  • International influences
  • Economic stability
  • Conflicting values and beliefs (correct)
  • Government regulations

    • How do religious values typically manifest in social welfare policy?

  • As support for charitable acts without advocating for redistribution (correct)
  • By enforcing strict governmental policies
  • By promoting individual accountability
  • Through comprehensive social change

    • Which value emphasizes the responsibility of society to assist those in need?

  • Capitalism
  • Social responsibility (correct)
  • Social justice
  • Social citizenship

    • In terms of deserving and undeserving, what affects individual perspectives?

    <p>Personal views on circumstances leading to need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which scenario is individual effort viewed as the solution to issues like poverty and child welfare?

    <p>When individual failure is seen as the cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between the views of capitalism and democracy concerning individualism?

    <p>Capitalism emphasizes individualism, while democracy promotes collective participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is essential for achieving equality of rights and opportunities in society?

    <p>Social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlies the belief in addressing poverty through public interventions?

    <p>Perception of system failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do prevailing religious values primarily promote regarding the poor?

    <p>Sympathetic attitudes but limited social change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Biological Determinism suggest about human behavior?

    <p>It is determined by biology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of social problems, what does the Social Welfare perspective emphasize?

    <p>Influence of social and economic systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Culture of Poverty theory imply?

    <p>Poor individuals actively choose to remain poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of social welfare according to the Social Control theory?

    <p>To manage social unrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Elite Power Theory suggest about societal power dynamics?

    <p>A small capitalist class dominates policy-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Blaming the Victim' refer to in social context?

    <p>Assigning societal failures to individual choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical transition is associated with the development of social welfare policies?

    <p>From feudalism to capitalism and industrialization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of Cycles of History relate to social welfare?

    <p>It shows the fluctuating balance between public purpose and private interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily influences the view of social problems under the Biological Determinism theory?

    <p>Biological traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying assumption does the term 'Individual Responsibility' include in social discussions about welfare?

    <p>Only personal effort can lead to social mobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the views of self-sufficiency and social support?

    <p>Self-sufficiency advocates personal responsibility, while social support emphasizes the need for societal assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of social support, what distinguishes entitlement from a handout?

    <p>Entitlement views social support as a right, whereas handouts are seen as charitable acts based on sympathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key characteristic is associated with sympathy?

    <p>Expression of compassion coupled with a sense of hierarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do charitable organization societies primarily focus on?

    <p>Individual reforms rather than advocating for social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition correctly describes 'cause' in the context of social support?

    <p>The moral stand taken on issues to improve society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does empathy differ from sympathy in terms of societal views?

    <p>Empathy does not presume misfortune, contrasting with sympathy which does.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect do settlement houses prioritize in social welfare?

    <p>Community development and broader social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about biological determinism?

    <p>It promotes the idea that genetics entirely dictate societal interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the day-to-day efforts to provide service in social support contexts?

    <p>Function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about social values in crisis response is true?

    <p>Aid is primarily offered based on the giver's personal connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Values and Beliefs

    • Social welfare policies reflect the values and beliefs of society.
    • Values are the worth and desirability of something.
    • Beliefs are opinions or convictions on something.
    • Shifts in values and beliefs cause shifts in social policy.
    • Policy always reflects conflicting values and beliefs.

    Religious Values

    • A large proportion of Canadians identify with established religions.
    • Religious values played a role in the development of social policy.
    • Religious values emphasize charity and concern for the needy.
    • Religious values also include a sympathetic attitude and practice towards the poor and disadvantaged.
    • Religious values, however, do not emphasize redistribution or social change.

    Social Values

    • Social responsibility: society should take care of those who cannot care for themselves.
    • Social citizenship: citizens should be involved in society.
    • Social justice: all elements of society have the same basic rights, protections, opportunities, obligations, and benefits.

    Deserving vs Undeserving

    • The distinction between "deserving" and "undeserving" is based on views of the circumstances leading to need.
    • Perspective View of Poverty View of Solution
      Individual Failure Personal failure, lack of effort Individual effort, personal responsibility System Failure Social, political, economic system failure Public interventions, system change

    Capitalism and Tradition

    • Capitalism and tradition promote individualism, while democracy encourages social collective participation.

    Individual vs System Change

    • If poverty, family breakdown, mental illness, and child welfare are attributed to individual failure, then solutions should involve individual efforts.
    • If these issues are attributed to system failure, then solutions should involve public interventions.

    Self-Sufficiency vs Social Support

    • There is debate over whether society should prioritize self-sufficiency or provide ongoing social support.
    • Approach View of Social Support View of Individual Role
      Self-Sufficiency Individualism, personal responsibility Individuals should take care of themselves Social Support Collectivism, social responsibility Society should provide support to those in need

    Entitlement vs Handout

    • If social support is considered an entitlement, then people have a right to basic standards of living.
    • If social support is considered a handout, then it is provided out of charity.

    Sympathy vs Empathy

    • Concept Definition Key Characteristics
      Sympathy Compassion, sorrow for someone's misfortune, and desire to alleviate suffering Presupposes misfortune, stresses hierarchy of giver/receiver Empathy Identification of oneself with another, taking into consideration the external conditions that contribute to misfortune Does not presuppose misfortune, does not lead to hierarchy of giver/receiver

    Social Values in Crisis Response

    • Factors like wealth, race, and education influence trust, suspicion, and paternalism in crisis response.
    • Aid to those we know is often prioritized over aid to strangers.

    Two Traditions of Social Welfare

    • Charitable Organization Societies: focus on individual reforms, not social change.
    • Settlement Houses: focus on social change and community development.

    Cause vs Function

    • Concept Definition
      Cause The issue on which people take a moral stand or position to improve society Function The day-to-day effort to provide service, focusing on organization, techniques, theories, efficiency, standards, accountability

    Biological Determinism

    • This view emphasizes the role of biological heredity in determining human behavior.
    • It supports the idea of "survival of the fittest."
    • Individuals at the top of society are believed to be there due to their inherited abilities or better survival skills.

    Theory View of Human Behavior View of Social Problems

    Biological Determinism Determined by biology Individual failure, lack of effort Social Welfare Influenced by environment, social surroundings Social, political, economic system failure

    Blaming the Victim

    • This is a form of individual responsibility that blames the victim for their situation.
    • It is easier to blame the victim than to acknowledge systemic issues.

    Self-Interest & Class Interests

    • This theory suggests that blaming the victim explains why social welfare programs fail.
    • It argues that those in power prioritize their own interests and class interests.

    Culture of Poverty

    • It posits that poverty is a cultural destiny passed down from generation to generation.
    • People born into poverty are seen as actively choosing to remain poor.

    Industrialization and Social Welfare

    • The development of social welfare policies was a response to the social problems caused by industrialization.
    • The move from feudalism to capitalism and industrialization significantly changed social structures.
    • The role of land as a means of production changed as industrialization progressed.
    • The importance of the extended family and community also shifted.

    Cycles of History

    • Social welfare development has followed cycles of individual and social responsibility.
    • There is a continuing shift in national involvement between public purpose and private interest.

    Social Control

    • Social welfare can be used as a tool for social control to prevent or quell social unrest and reinforce the employment system.

    Elite Power Theory

    • The nation is dominated by a small capitalist class with strong connections to policy makers.
    • The poor, minorities, and trade unions find it difficult to enact change.

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