short answer questions Flashcards
What is social policy?
The base that directs the goals and objectives of various groups that deliver social services. It is about social purpose and understanding problems.
What is priority setting?
thinking about what is most important
What is capacity building?
Developing and strengthening skills and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt and thrive.
Why does social policy matter?
Legislations- acts of parliament and by-laws
social planning- system of sector wide services
programs- client services
What is oppression?
Oppression is when a particular group is blocked from self-development or full participation in society
What is an example of oppression?
Sexism- females may be excluded from the full participation in society do to jobs or traditional views.
What are in implications of oppression in social work?
Social workers want to ensure equality for everyone and support policies that allow for this.
What is Anti oppressive practice (AOP)
looks at the use and abuse of power and seeks to understand social structure and creation of oppression of those who don’t fit in the dominant group
