Social Welfare Perspectives Chapter 2 PDF

SOCIAL WELFARE PERSPECTIVES FAITH A. RAFUL, RSW Social Work Instructor  Sees government support for people's R The kinds of programs produced are generally E seen a...

SOCIAL WELFARE PERSPECTIVES FAITH A. RAFUL, RSW Social Work Instructor  Sees government support for people's R The kinds of programs produced are generally E seen as being temporary well-being as a and limited to the poor and safety net of last is made available only resort S after sources of help have been exhausted. I Social Welfare is seen Support is often cut off once people have D as Charity. Stigma is often attached. the means to get assistance U Temporary and minimal Selective, not universal elsewhere. A L  INSTITUTIONAL The services offered are Social welfare is provided for essentially every viewed as normal and a one in a society, rich or legitimate function of poor and is considered society where the part of what the society is government is responsible providing for its citizen to provide safety nets to because welfare is seen as citizen right of citizens  NEOLIBERAL is a way of running a Has a political impact on social country that focuses work through social policy on business, free changes, such as privatization markets, and less and contracting of services, government mutual obligation, and involvement in sanctioning policies such as services like “welfare-to-work” policies education, healthcare, (Savelsberg 2011) and social welfare.  DEVELOPMENTAL Dolgoff and Feldstein (2003) have an assumption where it is "possible for society to set Committed to the pursuit of up a social welfare institution equality in all areas of life. simply to make living better, Becoming a welfare society to improve the quality of life, than a “welfare state”. and to fulfill human development, not necessarily to solve a problem"  EASY WAYS TO REMEMBER RESIDUAL - "Only if you’re desperate“ INSTITUTIONAL - "For everyone, like a safety net“ NEOLIBERAL - "Less government help, more private sector“ DEVELOPMENTAL - "Help people grow, not just survive"  SOCIAL SOCIAL SUSTAINABLE WELFARE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT The relationship between the three is they intended to reduce the suffering and improve society's conditions. Aside from that, these three are linked though the social, environment, culture and economy - which are intertwined, not separate.  SOCIAL WELFARE According to Dolgoff and Feldstein these are the programs or services that help people who are suffering or living in poverty. They're usually run by non-profit or volunteer organizations to make life better for those in need.  SOCIAL WELFARE Social Welfare (Immediate Help) 1. Focuses on helping people in need (e.g., financial aid, healthcare, housing). 2. Short-term relief for problems like poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Ex. Government provides free healthcare for low-income  SOCIAL DEVELOPMEN The main concept of Social Development is to T improve the well-being of everyone in society so that they can achieve their maximum potential. The well-being of each person is connected to prosperity of society. Investing in people is a key component of social development. It necessitates the elimination of barrier so that all citizen can confidently and dignifiedly pursue their aspirations.  SOCIAL DEVELOPMEN Social Development (Long-Term T Improvement) 1. Focuses on building a better society by improving education, jobs, and opportunities. 2. Helps people become independent instead of relying on welfare. Ex: Scholarship programs, job training, and small business support.  SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMEN Is defined as development that demands T satisfies current without jeopardizing future generations' capacity to meet their own. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMEN Sustainable T Development (Balanced Growth for the Future) 1. Focuses on long-term progress that protects the environment, economy, and society. 2. Ensures that development today doesn’t harm future generations. Ex: Using renewable energy, eco-friendly housing, and  GENDER AND DEVELOPMEN Gender is about relations-between men and women,T women and women, also between men and men and boys and girls. The GAD means that when the government makes plans or projects, they need to think about how different genders are affected..  GENDER AND DEVELOPMEN For example, if a government T plans a program to improve education, they should make sure both boys and girls have equal opportunities to learn, and consider if there are special challenges girls might face, like safety concerns.