Dq1

Discuss some of the most significant welfare programs and policies in the American human services system, and describe the impact these programs and policies have made throughout history. Think about the many program that we have for the elderly, the underserved, children, and veterans – what would we do without them? Consider the effectiveness of policies for social security benefits, medical care, and food vouchers. Are the policies successful in providing necessary assistance? Why or why not?

 

Review the case study on p.177 of your textbook – It’s Not Because We Made Bad Choices. What are your overall thoughts on this case? Does this story represent much of America right now?

 

Dq2

Many of the people with whom you will work in the human services field will be economically disadvantaged or near economically disadvantaged. Review the video,  The Truth About Poverty In America. Consider your attitudes toward this population and the homeless, and discuss whether you think there is prejudice against the poor.  In light of the high unemployment rates in our country and the current economy, does this seem to be more of a personal issue or a systemic one?  What are some of the reasons for financial instability right now?

 

 

 

 

Required Reading

Read from the course text, An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (8th ed.): 

Mandell, B.R. & Schram, B.  (2012).  An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (8th ed.).  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.  ISBN: 9780205838851

 

a.  Chapter 6:  The Social Welfare System 

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b.  Chapter 7:  Poverty 

 

c.  Chapter 8:  Working with Diversity

 

 

Required Multimedia

YouTube.  (2011).  CBS News Sunday Morning: The truth about poverty in America.  Retrieved fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfGUcE9De4E.  

 

 

Recommended Reading

Clifford, D., & Royce, M.  (2008).  Equality, diversity, ethics and management in social work education.  Social Work Education, 27(1), 3-18.  Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

 

Jones, D. R.  (2005).  Don’t destroy social security.  New York Amsterdam News, 96(19), 5.  Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

 

Moore, S. E., Madison-Colmore, O., & Collins, W.  (2005).  Appreciating multiculturalism: Exercises for teaching diversity.  Journal of African American Studies, 8(4), 63-75.  Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

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