13 May Social Policy, Welfare, and Change week 3 discussion 1
Social Policy, Welfare, and Change week 3 discussion 1
Poverty and Perceptions
The “welfare-to-work” movement of the 1990s was a pivotal moment in the nation’s perception of poverty and social welfare policy. After decades of stigmatization of both those in poverty and the policies designed to help, federal action sought to shift society’s responsibility for the poor from the government to the individual. The culmination of this process was The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
In this Discussion, you analyze this policy through varied contexts that are relevant to the tenants of social welfare policy and to practice.
This Discussion also begins a common requirement to provide context in a concise way when discussing a policy. The ability to quickly note or explain a key historical factor contributing to the social problem or policy can help establish relevance. Remember that the goal when doing this is to provide context, not to establish a complete timeline or narrative.
Resources
To Prepare
• Review the Learning Resources, including those focused on the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (1996).
• Reflect on the background you have discovered leading up to this act—the history or the prevailing societal attitudes at a given time, for example—and determine how to sum up what is most relevant in 2–3 sentences.
By Day 3
Post a response to the following:
Post a response to the following:
• Describe the historical context of the policy in 2–3 sentences.
o The goal is to concisely point to an important historical event for context rather than conduct a deeper historical analysis.
• Identify the population the policy serves.
• What programs fall under this policy?
• Explain how the policy aligns with or does not align with the social work mission and values.
• Explain how society’s perception of vulnerable or marginalized populations relates to the development of this and other policies to address poverty.
( Please write out the sub headings)
Support your post with examples from the course text and any other resources used to respond to this Discussion. Demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. Include a full reference of resources at the bottom of the post.
Course book
Policy-Based Profession: An Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis for Social Workers 7TH 19
Author: Popple, Philip R. / Leighninger, Leslie
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-479429-7
ISBN-10: 0-13-479429-X
Edition/Copyright: 7TH 19
Publisher: Pearson
Resources
Required Readings
• Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Pearson Education.
o Chapter 3, “Social Welfare Policy Analysis” (pp. 33–53)
o Chapter 5, “Social/Economic Analysis” (pp. 76–94)
o Chapter 6, “Fighting poverty: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (pp. 102–109)
This week, read only through p. 109 of this chapter. The focus on TANFF begins with context from the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, the latter of which is your focus this week.
• O’Connor, B. (2001). The protagonists and ideas behind the personal responsibility and work opportunity reconciliation act of 1996: The enactment of a conservative welfare systemLinks to an external site.. Social Justice, 28 (4), 4–32.
Although this article is political and clearly states a bias, it contains contextual details around the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.
• Hudson, R. (2014, April 29). POV: LBJ’s War on Poverty 50 years later. BU TodayLinks to an external site.. https://www.bu.edu/articles/2014/pov-war-on-poverty-50-years-later/
POLICY RESEARCH STARTERS
In some weeks, you will find resources listed under the heading “Policy Research Starter.” These listings may compile policy fact sheets, fully stated policies, research starter entries from Walden Library, or other places to locate more information about policies relevant to a week.
• Walden University Library. (n.d.) Social welfare policy: Search tipsLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/socialwelfarepolicy/searchtips
This page, which is part of the Social Welfare Policy site first listed in Week 1, provides search tips for finding additional social welfare policy information.
• Office of Family Assistance. (1996). Major provisions of the welfare lawLinks to an external site.. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/policy-guidance/major-provisions-welfare-law
• Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. (1996). Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Links to an external site.. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://aspe.hhs.gov/reports/personal-responsibility-work-opportunity-reconciliation-act-1996
• Caputo, R. K. (2019). Welfare beginsLinks to an external site.. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
• HHS.gov. (n.d.). Programs that use the poverty guidelines as a part of eligibility determination Links to an external site.. https://www.hhs.gov/answers/hhs-administrative/what-programs-use-the-poverty-guidelines/index.html
• Lehrer, S. (2019). Aid to Families with Dependent Children Links to an external site. (AFDC). Salem Press Encyclopedia .
REQUIRED MEDIA
• Social Change to Policy Goal
Time Estimate: 4 minutes
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Optional Resources
For a refresher on social work history, consult these resources. Also note that these sources may contain other useful information as Research Starters for later aspects of the course.
• Herrick, J. M., & Stuart, P. H. (2005). Social reform movements (United States): Before the Social Security Act. In J. M. Herrick & P. H. Stuart (Eds.). Encyclopedia of social welfare history in North AmericaLinks to an external site. (pp. 349–350). SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412952521.n138
• Herrick, J. M., & Stuart, P. H. (2005). Social welfare (United States): Before the Social Security Act. In J. M. Herrick & P. H. Stuart (Eds.). Encyclopedia of social welfare history in North AmericaLinks to an external site. (pp. 374–377). SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412952521.n146
• Herrick, J. M., & Stuart, P. H. (2005). Social welfare (United States): Since the Social Security Act. In J. M. Herrick & P. H. Stuart (Eds.). Encyclopedia of social welfare history in North AmericaLinks to an external site. (pp. 378–381). SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412952521.n147
• Social Security. (n.d.). Historical background and development of Social Security Links to an external site.. https://www.ssa.gov/history/briefhistory3.html
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