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What primarily influences shifts in social policy?
What primarily influences shifts in social policy?
How do religious values typically manifest in social welfare policy?
How do religious values typically manifest in social welfare policy?
Which value emphasizes the responsibility of society to assist those in need?
Which value emphasizes the responsibility of society to assist those in need?
In terms of deserving and undeserving, what affects individual perspectives?
In terms of deserving and undeserving, what affects individual perspectives?
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Under which scenario is individual effort viewed as the solution to issues like poverty and child welfare?
Under which scenario is individual effort viewed as the solution to issues like poverty and child welfare?
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What is a fundamental difference between the views of capitalism and democracy concerning individualism?
What is a fundamental difference between the views of capitalism and democracy concerning individualism?
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Which concept is essential for achieving equality of rights and opportunities in society?
Which concept is essential for achieving equality of rights and opportunities in society?
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What underlies the belief in addressing poverty through public interventions?
What underlies the belief in addressing poverty through public interventions?
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What do prevailing religious values primarily promote regarding the poor?
What do prevailing religious values primarily promote regarding the poor?
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What does Biological Determinism suggest about human behavior?
What does Biological Determinism suggest about human behavior?
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In the context of social problems, what does the Social Welfare perspective emphasize?
In the context of social problems, what does the Social Welfare perspective emphasize?
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What does the Culture of Poverty theory imply?
What does the Culture of Poverty theory imply?
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What is a key function of social welfare according to the Social Control theory?
What is a key function of social welfare according to the Social Control theory?
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What does the Elite Power Theory suggest about societal power dynamics?
What does the Elite Power Theory suggest about societal power dynamics?
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What does the term 'Blaming the Victim' refer to in social context?
What does the term 'Blaming the Victim' refer to in social context?
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What historical transition is associated with the development of social welfare policies?
What historical transition is associated with the development of social welfare policies?
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How does the concept of Cycles of History relate to social welfare?
How does the concept of Cycles of History relate to social welfare?
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Which factor primarily influences the view of social problems under the Biological Determinism theory?
Which factor primarily influences the view of social problems under the Biological Determinism theory?
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What underlying assumption does the term 'Individual Responsibility' include in social discussions about welfare?
What underlying assumption does the term 'Individual Responsibility' include in social discussions about welfare?
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What is the main difference between the views of self-sufficiency and social support?
What is the main difference between the views of self-sufficiency and social support?
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In the context of social support, what distinguishes entitlement from a handout?
In the context of social support, what distinguishes entitlement from a handout?
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Which key characteristic is associated with sympathy?
Which key characteristic is associated with sympathy?
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What do charitable organization societies primarily focus on?
What do charitable organization societies primarily focus on?
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Which definition correctly describes 'cause' in the context of social support?
Which definition correctly describes 'cause' in the context of social support?
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How does empathy differ from sympathy in terms of societal views?
How does empathy differ from sympathy in terms of societal views?
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What aspect do settlement houses prioritize in social welfare?
What aspect do settlement houses prioritize in social welfare?
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What is a common misconception about biological determinism?
What is a common misconception about biological determinism?
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Which term refers to the day-to-day efforts to provide service in social support contexts?
Which term refers to the day-to-day efforts to provide service in social support contexts?
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Which of the following statements about social values in crisis response is true?
Which of the following statements about social values in crisis response is true?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Explore the interplay between values, beliefs, and social policy in Canada. This quiz delves into how societal values and religious beliefs influence social welfare policies and social justice concepts. Understand the key principles that shape our collective responsibilities and actions.
