The importance of home and family was balanced against a commitment to worldly engagement that later would be labeled as the “Protestant work ethic.” What was the function of the “Protestant work ethic” in colonial times and is it still in

effect today in America? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


The Protestant work ethic has been a large guiding principle of America’s attitudes about poverty and work since settlement. This thinking still represents the divide between political parties. The idea of hard work, frugality and discipline are the keys to success and those who cannot work are morally flawed (Protestant work ethic) versus a victim of their circumstances.

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What is not one of the limitations of international charity work?

A. Charity may mirror some level of social injustice. B. Charity does not do much to challenge power differential or oppression. C. People often will not accept help from religious charities with different beliefs than their own. D. While useful in the short term, charity does little to address the underlying problem.

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Addams made social action an important part of Hull House's program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Structural therapists attempt to alter the family's view of reality by:

a. heightening emotional experiencing b. challenging cognitive constructions c. realigning boundaries between individuals and subsystems d. accommodating to the viewpoint of the most powerful family member

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The basic professional level social worker is able to engage in practice with

A) Individuals, families, and groups B) Groups, organizations, and communities C) Organizations and communities D) Individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities

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