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Classification of Social Welfare Services
Social Welfare System in Japan
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Methods Type of client Funding
Aged, abused children, physically disabled, mentally disabled, mentally ill, vets, railroad workers, disabled, etc. Funding Public tax dollars Private/voluntary
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Methods (continued) Administration (public programs) Nature of service
Federal, fed-state, state, state-local, local Nature of service Income maintenance, health care, housing, education, employment, & personal social services
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Which of the following is a method of classifying social welfare programs?
a. Client Characteristics b. Level of Governmental Administration c. Funding Sources Type of Service None of the above All of the above
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Functional Approach-Dependency
Economic-lack of sufficient resources ($ or in-kind) Role dependency (defined by self)-perceives themselves as needing help fulfilling a role Role dependency (defined by others)-perception of others as needing help fulfilling a role
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Perspective on Social Welfare: Motivation & Goals
Conservative viewpoint-maintain the status quo Noblesse Oblige-those born with resources have the moral imperative to provide for less fortunate Enlightened self interest- help should be provided in an humanitarian manner as it helps to keep from disrupting society
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Liberal Point of view Humanitarian response by state to industrialized society Individuals have a right to vote, move freely, right to accumulate wealth & a minimum standard of living
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Radical Social welfare is a means by power elite to control masses
Prevent any meaningful social change Regulation of the poor During mass unemployment, relief occurs to quell disorder, when order is restored labor force is put back into action The dependent are treated poorly to motivate them to be content in the most menial employment situation
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Which of the following capture Conservative Motivation(s) for Social Welfare Programs is :
Oppress the poor Noblisse Oblige (those w/ resources should help those w/o) Taxes may be minimized Humanitarian efforts will help to maintain the status quo
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Which is not a motivation supported by a radical point of view?
social welfare programs are used to placate and/or pacify poor/disempowered of society economic resource distribution is the key to any viable social program Volunteerism is better than state supported services Minimal services are used by the power elite to calm the masses from supporting social reform
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