The Charity Organization Movement accepted “Social Darwinism” as its theoretical perspective for helping or not helping the poor. What was considered morally correct in attitudes towards the poor and society in general? As a result of this
perspective, what types of social welfare programs were developed in the late 1800s and how did their effectiveness relate to this perspective?
What will be an ideal response?
This question should explain what social Darwinism meant, how it influenced attitudes towards the poor and how it justified the elite becoming more elite. The student should then discuss some programs that were developed and what impact this perspective had on the types or programs and their effectiveness.
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Conservatives favor more spending on social welfare programs than liberals generally do.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A question asked by a social worker that begins with the word "why" often
A. gets to the heart of the matter most quickly B. places clients on the defensive, leaving them feeling like they need to justify their behaviors C. leads a client to described unexpressed feelings D. helps a client to feel accepted and respected by the social worker
TANF grants are indexed to the inflation rate
A. True B. False
The TANF block grant has four specific work requirements. Which of the following is NOT one of the work requirements?
a. A state must require nonexempt unemployed parents or caregivers to participate in community service after receiving assistance for two months. b. States must outline how they will require a parent or caregiver receiving benefits to engage in work not later than 24 months after they receive assistance. c. A state must meet a work participation rate for all families of 50 percent. d. Participants must work 40 hours a week in a job with benefits.