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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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Elizabethan Poor Law _______
A. was the last piece of legislation oppressing the poor B. required all poor people to try to find suitable work C. prevented the poor from being evicted when they could not afford their housing D. was one of the first attempts to raise compulsory funds for the poor
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A) ?single-subject designs B) ?fidelity assessments C) ?formative evaluation methods D) ?summative assessments
An ethical dilemma is a problematic situation where ethical standards are in conflict
A) ?True B) ?False