Fall Final Flashcards
What is the Social Security Act 1935?
SS Act was signed by FDR in 1935. This was to provide for the general welfare, by est. a system in which every worker in America pays into in order to receive some assistance when they’re retired.
Who is Mary Richmond and what was her contribution to social work?
Mary was considered a pioneer in social work, she worked at schools and charitable organizations. She wrote 2 books “Social Diagnosis” & “What is Case Work”. Stressed the importance of people helping the community, and created the casework method used by social workers.
Name 3 landmark domestic policy accomplishments for JFK.
Community/Mental Health Act- provided federal funding for building and staffing mental health centers
Juvenile Delinquency/ Prevention Act- Federal funded after school programs to keep kids out of trouble.
AFDC Amendments- provided welfare to fathers- FIRST TIME
What is the significance of Michaels Harrington’s “ The Other America”?
This book was a wakeup call to the US. It was poverty study that discussed the poor living conditions, and their survival. At that time over one quarter of the population was in poverty.
What is the significance of Kenneth Galibraith’s “ The Affluent Society”?
Described Americas materialism and how commercial corruption has turned wants into needs.
Define four types of discrimination outlined by Yamata.
Aware/Blatant- publicly discriminate- white only bathrooms
Aware/Covert- Still feel prejudice not to face- spit in soup
Unaware/Unintentional- Racial jokes, or discriminatory info- racial slur
Intnetional-taught from birth or childhood- superior to others-KKK
Four Major Steps to non violent direct change?
example- Minimum Wage
- Collection of facts- determine if injustices are true- cost of living
- Negotiate- discuss to reach agreement- petition state to raise taxes
- Self-Purification- not stooping to another’s level- say no reneg.
- Direct Action/ non violent- gather group with same ideas- picket
What is CAP and name five examples of them?
CAP- Community Assisted Programs- started to help with poverty- WIC, Road Homes, Head Start, Neighborhood watch, YMCA
What is the difference between Medicaid and medicare, and how did the start?
LBJ started public assistance. Wanted means teated- below federal poverty line, generate tax revenue , food stamps, school lunch, welfare, and medicaid.
Medicaid- poverty- State run- general tax
Medicare- elderly-federally run- payroll tax
Describe Reaganomics.
Used a trickle down economics, the idea was to invest money in the wealthy which in turn would benefit society. I would allow bigger companies to make more money and spark new growth, and there for they would hire more employees. Failed after Reagan left office the country was in greater debt, more people in poverty, and more homelessness.
Name 5 programs that Nixon influence can be seen in his liberal domestic party.
- CAPTA- better funding to research and treat child abuse
- Family Planning and Population ACT- funded low income, recive free planning services
- Philadelphia Plan- Portion of build had to go to minority owned business
- OSHA occupational and safety health act set safety standards in work place
- HMO- people can choose different health care
Name 5 different roles that a social worker must be skilled in.
Communication Teacher Dependable Knowledgeable Wintess
Name and describe policies that Nixon used to beat Democrats with his progressive domestic agenda.
- Combines offices of SS, Aid to blind, Disabled- biggest block of 2. Mandates Food Stamps 1970- each state has there own
- Increase SS payments by 20%,+cost of living adjustment- no tax
- Block Grants- funds for general operating social services
Explain Miller Cycle of Public Policy.
Crisis—Outrage—Change—Apathy
9/11—-unification—Patriot Act—homeland security
Describe the Capitalistic economic theory and Social economic reform and where they come from.
Capitalism- Adam Smith- 1776 wrote “wealth of nations” marketed that economics would be better with less government involvement. Economics based on supply/ demand/ competition.
Socialism- Karl Marx-1848 wrote “Communist Manifesto” maladaptation in socialism argued that market will crash on occasion, believes that every one according to abilities and needs
Difference between ration systems, multi constancy, and stake holder analysis when examining policy?
Multiple Constancy- interview a lot of people to make sure policy is ok- interview both sides each one may have different outlook
Rational Systems- What is the goal and objective of policy- measure goals, objectives, and outcomes carefully
Steak Holders- People who make the plicy and then evaluate it themselves
What must happen for a policy to be objectively considered effective and egalitarian?
In order for a policy to be effective it has to address all concerns and strive for a better outcome, which will benefit all equally.
Tropman’s 7 American Values
Status, Work, Individualism, moralistic, Mobility, Independence, and ascription.
Who is Josephine Shaw Lowell?
- Started Charitable Organization Society
- congregate charities to find ways to help poor
- condescending viewed poverty as individual cause, afraid poor would become dependent
- started case work
What is Common Good and the obstacles to obtain it?
Common good- is and equal opportunity that is obtainable and benefits everyone. The 4 obstacles are- free riders, different values, individualism, and unequal share of burden.
