Social Welfare Policy
Social Welfare Policy is the collective (social) response to social problems.” “Social Welfare Programs are the product of social welfare policies.” Elizabeth Segal First task, choose a social welfare problem or issue that needs or has a social welfare policy (legislation and program). Example: Racism – Civil Rights legislation; Voting Rights – legislation; Poverty – TANF, Unemployment Insurance, etc.; Aging – Social Security, Medicare, etc.; Education – Public Schools; Child Welfare – Protective Services; Health Care – Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP; Social Justice – LGBT, ADA (disability); Immigration – DACA Second task, Outline of Research Paper: I.Thesis – Identify social problem and explain why it is a social welfare policy issue. Why did you personally choose this problem? Do you have any personal experience with this problem? II.Causes of social problem and its impact on society. III.Demographics: a) who is effected by problem?[unique_solution] b) How many people are affected? c) Gender, ages, ethnicity, geographic locations, etc. IV.Values and Beliefs – list some of the values and beliefs that apply to the social welfare problem. V.Identify ideologies, and relevant theories that pertain to the social welfare problem. VI.Critical Analysis of the social welfare policy: a) who has the power / who does not? b) What is the public reaction to the problem/policy? c) What specific policy was developed (legislation) to address the problem? VII.How would you deal with the problem? VIII.Final Reflection how did this assignment help you see yourself as an advocate for social justice and social welfare. Citations (in the body of the paper) References (at the end of the paper) Draft Outline due Class 6 – The outline must have your thesis, causes and impact, values and beliefs and references you are using, at least 2 professional journal articles and 1 government publication from the internet. Grading Rubric: Written Communication 1) Content Development and Organization 2) Control of language, grammar, and presentation Integrative Learning 1) Connections between academic disciplines 2) Connections to experience 3) Ability to apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies 4) Reflection and Self-Assessment