Chapter One: Intro

Question 1

what is a welfare state?

Answer 1

system of gov where state actively protects and advances social and economic well being of citizens based on principles of equality of opportunity and redistribution of wealth (esp. those in financial need)

Question 2

examples of countries that are welfare states?

Answer 2

Britain, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Nordic countries

Question 3

key elements of welfare state:

Answer 3

use of powers invested in gov to provide essential social services, use of grants/taxes/pensions to provide basic income security

Question 4

welfare state also called:

Answer 4

social safety net

Question 5

3 kinds of difficulties that face ppl:

Answer 5

economic, personal, family

Question 6

what are social services?

Answer 6

non-monetary personal or community services such as daycare, hosing, crisis intervention, and support groups, provided by the state and nonprofits

Question 7

what is income security?

Answer 7

income support in form of social insurance, social assistance, income supplementation that can be unconditional or based on income/needs test (also can be provided through tax system)

Question 8

what are social policies?

Answer 8

overall rules, regulations, laws, admin directives that set framework for state social welfare activity (eg. universal medicare)

Question 9

what are social programs?

Answer 9

specific initiatives that follow from and implement social welfare policies (eg. special incentives physicians to go to rural areas so people have better access to health care–>universal medicare)

Question 10

public welfare provided thru ____ and private welfare provided thru ____

Answer 10

gov/advisory and appeal boards (creations of gov); voluntary charitable contributions/fees/funds by corporations (for profit and not-for-profit)

Question 11

advantages of non-profit organizations

Answer 11

non-unionized and smaller, labour costs and liabilities lower

Question 12

global definition of social work?

Answer 12

practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of ppl. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and Indigenous knowledge, social work engages ppl and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing

Question 13

two approaches to social welfare?

Answer 13

residual and institutional

Question 14

view that social welfare is limited response to human need, implemented only when all else fails

Answer 14

residual view

Question 15

view that social welfare exists to ensure that everyone has a reasonable standard of health/living

Answer 15

institutional view

Question 16

two natural ways for ppl to meet needs (residual view)

Answer 16

market and family

Question 17

universal programs vs selective programs

Answer 17

available to everyone in specific category; targeted to those found in need/eligible based on a means test or needs test

Question 18

examples of universal service programs?

Answer 18

health care and education

Question 19

2 types of SW?

Answer 19

direct and indirect

Question 20

traditional notion of SW?

Answer 20

casework (practitioner doing one-on-one counselling with individuals or families as part of social service agency)

Question 21

CASW definition of SW 4 core components:

Answer 21

social change/justice, problem solving, person in enviro, empowerment

Question 22

3 aspects of empowerment based social work:

Answer 22

1) making power explicit in client worker relationship to equalize the client and worker
2) give clients experience where they are in control
3) support client effort to understand power relationships in own lives as well as their efforts to gain greater control over their lives as a way of promoting change

Question 23

qualities of a good SW:

Answer 23

concern/compassion, listen, solutions, communicate, respect, analyze, nonjudgemental, defend rights

Question 24

roles of SW:

Answer 24

strategist, broker, advocate, initiator, mediator, negotiator, activist, educator, coordinator, researcher, facilitator, spokesperson

Question 25

SW vs social service worker?

Answer 25

can make diagnosis (uni degree) vs cannot make diagnosis (community college degree)

Question 26

employment opportunities for SW

Answer 26

health/social services, gov services, communities, research, self-employed

Question 27

decolonial refers to:

Answer 27

critical analysis and practical options that arise from critiquing and separating from the colonial matrix of power

Question 28

what is decolonial pedagogy?

Answer 28

asserts traditional knowledge and tribal wisdom as theoretical, philosophical, and practice bases for social work education

Question 29

term for the ways of knowing, doing, and being:

Answer 29

epistemology

Question 30

two key principles of Indigenous epistemology:

Answer 30

ethic of relationality and reciprocity

Question 31

what is the ethic of reciprocity?

Answer 31

concept of balance thru giving and receiving

Question 32

six key CASW values:

Answer 32

1) respect for inherent dignity and worth of ppl
2) pursuit of social justice
3) service to humanity
4) integrity of professional practice
5) confidentiality in professional practice
6) competence in professional practice

Question 33

5 step ethical decision making process:

Answer 33

1) identify the key ethical issues
2) identify relevant ethical guidelines
3) identify which principles are of major importance in this particular situation
4) acknowledge and examine own emotions and values
5) outline action plan

Question 34

what are virtue based ethics questions?

Answer 34

what are my feelings? how can my values inform? how will other ppl be affected? how would i feel if decision made public? what decision best define who I am?

Question 35

what is participatory media?

Answer 35

visual/mobile/social media apps and platforms in which audience plays an active role in collecting/reporting/analysing/disseminating content

Question 36

what is managerialism?

Answer 36

focus on social control

Question 37

signs and symptoms of stress/trauma among SW:

Answer 37

intrusion, avoidance, arousal

Question 38

burnout referred to as:

Answer 38

vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue

Question 39

ABC of self care?

Answer 39

awareness, balance/boundaries, consultation/connection

Question 40

burnout results from:

Answer 40

exhaustion, cynicism, inefficacy