Social Work

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This paper examines how the relationship between being economically disadvantaged and poor education, physical and mental health, economic prospects ,and social well-being has been well-documented in social work theory and research literature. It looks at how the aim of social work is to achieve economic and social justice for all segments of society and how alleviating the ills of the economically disadvantaged population should be of prime concern to the field. It also discusses how the literature shows a need for a coordinated, multi-disciplinary social work perspective in resolving the issues faced by the economically disadvantaged population, including a more realistic anti-poverty policy and agenda in the area of economy and social structuring.

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"Sherman argues that like other wealthy nations, America needs to offer economically disadvantaged families with dependent children indirect assistance such as universal childcare, health care, and housing assistance, if it is to succeed in lifting more of its children out of poverty. He emphasizes the importance of adopting such measures by pointing out that poverty leads to children developing health problems, stunted growth, poor literary and academic abilities, and behavioral problems. But perhaps the most critical point Sherman makes is that American society has a future stake in ensuring that its children grow up to being productive citizens."

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