Class Notes: Wk 7-9

Question 1

3 main theoretical perspectives on sexual diversity:

Answer 1

biological essentialism, social constructionism, postmodernism

Question 2

historical phases in perspectives of sexual diversity:

Answer 2

oppression, organization, liberation, community building, diversity

Question 3

5 main areas of child welfare:

Answer 3

family support/prevention, child protection, child placement, adoption, foster care

Question 4

pre-industrial child welfare was pre____, new era in child welfare legislation from ___-____, and modern child welfare from ___ to now

Answer 4

1890; 1890-1940; 1940

Question 5

significant changes in child welfare from 1940 to now:

Answer 5

volunteer–>professionals, risk assessment models, provincial gov acceptance of direct responsibility, institutional–>noninstitutional, best interests–>keep in family, Aboriginal leadership

Question 6

child welfare dilemma:

Answer 6

best interest vs least restrictive

Question 7

if a foster kid, ____ means you are under care of social services until 18/21 and possible to return to family of origin

Answer 7

long term care

Question 8

if foster kid, ___ wards have less likelihood of returning to family and need to be registered for adoption within ___ days

Answer 8

permanent; 90

Question 9

4 forms of child abuse:

Answer 9

neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse

Question 10

5 steps in providing child welfare services

Answer 10

initial response to report, investigation, verification, assessment report/service plan, case management

Question 11

economic and social limitations faced by women:

Answer 11

poverty, part time work, minimum wage, public sector wage controls, day care, free trade/globalization, gov pension programs, occupational health/safety, recessions, unemployment insurance programs

Question 12

4 main theories to explain violence against women:

Answer 12

power theory, learning theory, anger control theory, cycle of violence theory