Discuss how adherents of each of the following philosophical perspectives would respond to income inequality: Libertarian, Contractual Liberal, Utilitarian Liberal
What will be an ideal response?
Students are expected to apply the general descriptions in this chapter to the specific case of inequality.Libertarian: Libertarians place high value on liberty, and they do not emphasize equality as a value. They would certainly oppose the use of taxes to reduce inequality.Contractual Liberal: Contractual liberals value both liberty and equality. They emphasize the importance of ensuring that no one falls below a social minimum, and they strive to optimize the well-being of the least well off. They would support the use of governmental power to redistribute income.Utilitarian Liberal: Utilitarians value both liberty and equality. They emphasize the overall well-being of society and would support income redistribution for societal well-being.
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a. Resources are focused on those who are least able to pay. b. The program is limited to the people who seem to have the most serious problems. c. The applicants are decided upon by the staff. d. The agency can decide who is eligible.
When a practitioner identifies perceived strengths and weaknesses after a practice exercise, s/he is a. engaging in self-criticism
b. defending himself or herself to the peer supervisor. c. engaging in self-assessment and self-evaluation. d. being inappropriate since the focus should be on the client and not the practitioner.
The federal system and which two state systems hold one-third of the prisoners in the United States?
a. New York and California b. New York and Texas c. Illinois and Florida d. Texas and California
Social work practice based on Maslow's theory would most likely:
a. help the client clarify his/her own aspirations and strengths b. help the client to identify and overcome environmental obstacles and sustenance to needs that block the achievement of aspirations c. both of the above d. none of the above