Chapter 1 Flashcards
Define welfare state
a system where the state undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens
(especially those in financial need)
*Canada is considered a welfare state
What is Canada’s “social safety net”?
the social safety net is present in welfare states where it catches people in need in order to support them
In general, describe social welfare
about how communities and institutions take action to provide certain minimum standards and opportunities
To help people through difficult times until they can rebuild their lives!
Define the two types of social welfare
- Social Services:
- Non-monetary services (ex. daycare, housing, support goups)
- Provided by the state AND non-profits - Income Security:
- Monetary support (social insurance, social assistance)
- Can be unconditional or means tested
- Also can be provided through the tax system
What is the difference between social policies and social programs?
Social policies = OVERALL rules and regulations/laws that et the framework for social welfare activity
(ex. child welfare legislation, universal healthcare)
Social programs = SPECIFIC initiatives that follow from and implement welfare policies
(ex. disability tax credit, CCB)
What is a pro and a con of PRIVATE welfare/for-profit welfare system?
Pro:
- allows for more choice!
(private pension & health insurance)
Con:
- favours those most able to afford it –> fostering greater social inequality and undermine the public system
What is the residual view of social welfare?
Social welfare is a LIMITED response to human need and should only be used at the last resort
*should be targeted to those most in need & have low benefits to discourage abuse
Overall the government role is limited
What are the 2 broad approaches/views to social welfare?
Residual View (limited help)
Institutional View (everyone who needs help gets it)
What is the institutional approach to social welfare?
Provides everyone with a reasonable standard of living and health
Promotes civic solidarity and helps even out social inequalities
Uses publicly funded system of programs and institutions to help society
What is the difference between “Universal” vs “Selective” programs
Universal:
- available to everyone in a specific category on the same terms and as a right of citizenship
(ex. people 65+, people with disabilities, children)
Selective: (aka. targeted)
- Target those found to be in need or eligible, based on a means (or income) test or needs test
- The benefit is reduced according to income level
What are some aspects of how the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) defined social work practice?
- Practice-based profession
- Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, respect for diversities is central to social work
- Engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being
What does CASW stand for?
Canadian Association of Social Workers
What does IFSW stand for?
International Federation of Social Workers
What are the two types of social work that the CASW distinguishes between?
- DIRECT Social Work
- Provide services face-to-face such as counselling, group work, and community development - INDIRECT Social Work
- Working with organizations to formulate, develop, and analyze, and evaluate policies and programs
How can social work practice be placed into mezzo, macro, and micro categories?
Micro = direct social work, working face-to-face with people
Mezzo = working with groups and communities
Macro = work with organizations to improve or change laws/policies
