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The Effects of Social Policy on Society, 2006.
An extensive analysis of the modern history of American social policy and its effects on the general public.
2,176 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper addresses public policy as it has been molded in these last few decades of the twentieth century by special interests, and lobbyists of the economic benefactors of the technological improvements in applied medicine. It also focuses on how manipulating public policy has created a microeconomic boom for these special interests at the expense of the health of the public.
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"One of the changes that these two entitlement programs brought about was that employees demanded and received employer paid medical insurance as an expected benefit from medium to large employers. By the early 1980's, a majority of American's was covered by medical insurance of one type or another. For the private individual who was covered by private employer/employee funded medical insurance, all of the greatest advances in medical care and medical were available for fee for service. A fully covered privately insured individual could be given a multitude of medical tests annually or biannually depending on their insurance coverage."
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Social Policy in Australia, 2007.
This paper analyzes the efficiency of the current delivery of social policy in Australia.
3,249 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper offers a brief discussion of the definition of social policy and then traces the history of the development of welfare policy in Australia. To analyse how efficiently the current delivery of social policy achieves its goal, the paper focuses on the two key welfare policy areas of education and employment. The paper argues that in these key policy areas, the delivery of social policy does not completely fulfil its social goals and aims. The paper contends that social policy is shaped by changing needs and values, thus the delivery of welfare must reflect these changes to ensure efficient and effective social policy.
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"In its common form as it is most often applied, 'social policy' has connotations of equality through the provision of welfare and the redistribution of resources (Graycar & Jamrozik 1993, p. 54). This definition is further extended by McClelland (2006a, p. 7), who adds that social policy involves debates about values, and assumptions of the behaviour of members of a society. The scope of social policy is broad, in that there are a wide-range of factors which influence it. This can include factors such as economic, political, and historical contexts (Jones 1996, p. 30; McClelland 2006a, p. 18). Economic policy, for example, often determines the resource allocation aspects of social welfare policy (Smyth 1994, p. 39). Given this broad scope of social policy, social welfare should be viewed not in isolation, but as part of the broader contexts of a society. This is an important point to consider, as this often affects the aims of a social policy goal, and also the effectiveness of social policy as an instrument."
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British Social Welfare Policy, 2004.
An analysis of the British social welfare policy through a review of a "Journal of Allied Health" article, "Developing Health and Social Care," written by Iain Graham.
741 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the British social welfare policy by presenting an articled by Iain Graham that appeared in the "Journal of Allied Health," "Developing Health and Social Care under the Reforms of Tony Blair and Clement Attlee, Prime Ministers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". The paper explains that the British social welfare policy was heavily dependent on the structure introduced for welfare by Elizabethan Poor Laws in 16th century. This structure continued to influence British social welfare policy until the early 20th century when it was reformed and restructured to meet the increasing population of urban poor after industrialization. As the population migration from rural to urban areas increased in the 16th century, numerous social and policy problems were encountered by British government of the time. This gave rise to the Poor Laws of 1601 that provided a clear definition of 'poor' and explained who was to benefit from welfare.
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"British social welfare policy had undergone some massive changes in recent times. It was completely overhauled in 1970s after which amendments and reforms have regularly been introduced to meet the demands of increasing unemployment, healthcare, child issues and other social problems. In an important article by Iain Graham, the author focused on healthcare reform of Blair government and compared it to those of Clement Attlee's at the end of World War II. The article presents some interesting facts which explain the formation of National Health Service and the key health tasks facing the Blair government. The article also explains how Blair government is altering and reforming health and social services."
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Social Policy in Ireland, 2008.
Explores the origins of social policies in Ireland and how income maintenance helps and hinders meeting people's needs.
2,126 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses how the key factor involved with social policy in Ireland is income maintenance and/or income protection. It contends that in order to protect the citizens in Ireland, social policies should be revised, reformed, and restored to guarantee future cohesion among the majority. Social policy in Ireland in terms of income maintenance is examined through its origin, impact, and future reform stemming from Ireland's Poor Law concept and meeting people's needs.
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"Ireland has had tremendous downfalls within its history in terms of political and religious conflict. These conflicts stem from power and influence over individuals and/or groups in certain classes. It is also about manipulating regular individuals and/or groups into believing that their lives are at stake if they don't believe in specific authorities. The individuals and/or groups had various opinions of the government and were confused since social policies were not governed to help the working class or even the upper class, which would affect long-term status of citizens of Ireland."
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Issues in Social Welfare Policy, 2003.
Answers four different questions regarding social welfare policy.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper examines four different areas of social welfare policy, including racism, issues involving the New Deal, social problems of the 1960s and 1970s including Vietnam and civil rights, and homelessness. It also looks at the role of government.
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"Soon after the Europeans colonized the New World the idea of racial distinctions developed. While many of the colonists had fled the rigid societies of Europe because they were dedicated to the concept of natural rights and equality there were still many who ..."
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Comparative Work in Social Policy, 2002.
A study of the relationship between social policy and comparative analysis.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper analyzes the relationship and importance between social policy and the comparative analysis.
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Social Policy in Europe, 2002.
A discussion of the Real forces that shaped the development of social policy in Europe.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper suggests that the real forces shaping the social policy are cultural and conflicting in dimension.
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Current Social Welfare Policy, 2002.
A look at the effect of history on social welfare policies.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper defines, gives examples, and explains the relevance to the development of today's social welfare policy of the Protestant work ethic, settlement houses, almshouses, the Progressive Era, Social Darwinism, and the Dawes Act.
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The Impact of Globalization on Canadian Social Policy, 2002.
An analysis of the effect of globalization on Canada with a focus on its involvement in FTA and NAFTA as well as future predictions.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 75.95
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This paper will examine the impact on social policy concerning the movement towards more globalized structures of production. Also, the specific case of Canada will be considered. It will be hypothesised that the emergence of the global economy threatens social policies in this country. Central to this is the notion that firms have an increasing ability to get up and go elsewhere due to the existence of free trade agreements. Hence, a central part of analysing the impact of the emerging global economy in Canada and the effect of international constraints on social policies relates to the understanding that globalisation is a process or a development that is currently in progress. Subsequently, this analysis will focus on the extent to which Canada has been affected by globalisation through its involvement in free trade through the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The analysis will also include what can be expected to develop in the future as globalisation proceeds.
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Social Policy and the Family, 2005.
Examines the history of governmental financial assistance to the country's poor in the United States.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The history of governmental economic assistance to families in America is a relatively short one. From the colonial era through the nineteenth century, family and government were seen as two entirely separate entities and any economic assistance that a family might receive would have to come from private organizations. The paper shows that the Great Depression of 1929, however, forever changed the relationship between the family and the government. As part of the "New Deal", the federal government greatly expanded its role in providing economic assistance to those left behind by the labor market. The paper traces the history of economic assistance as a social policy until the present day.
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"The fact that a Democratic president signed the Republican-written PRWORA into law may seem odd when you consider the traditional terms of the liberal-conservative welfare debate. The PRWORA was quite different from the welfare reform proposals Clinton had proposed in 1992 but never pushed through Congress. While Clinton's plan would have put time limits on receiving benefits, his program would not have ended AFDC's status as an entitlement, and would have provided mothers who reached the end of the five-year payment limit with government service jobs (Cherlin, 183) - something the Republican-sponsored PRWORA in 1996 was not to include."
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Social Policy Options, 2007.
This paper examines policy options regarding homeless African-Americans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper looks at the issue of homelessness as it impacts African-Americans and provides some possible policy options that might alleviate this social illness. The paper examines a minimum wage policy and proposes efforts to turn local abandoned areas into sites for low-cost housing projects. The paper concludes that money can be diverted from public sector wages into the programs regulating labor practices and the subsidization of housing initiatives.
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"To begin with, a budgeting policy must have proper checks and balances in place. In most college systems, budgetary overview is the responsibility of the Finance Committee of a Board of Management or the Finance Committee of a Board of Directors (Motherwell College 2000). In the case of a municipality that is attempting to successfully grapple with African-American homelessness, it seems intuitive that budgetary overview should be partly the responsibility of a Housing Commission or of a Sub-Committee devoted to addressing social ills."
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Social Policy Brief: Single Parents on Welfare, 2008.
An analysis of the history of the struggle of single parents to survive financially in Ontario and possible policy solutions.
1,261 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper presents a policy briefly outlining where the province of Ontario is failing single parents on welfare (or, more generally, single parents struggling to survive economically). The paper explores the problem, the nature and history of the issue and the stakeholders involved. It then looks at what the government (at least at the provincial level) can do and what is being done in other (European) jurisdictions. Finally, the paper discusses two possible policy options that hold out significant promise.
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Introduction
History of the Issue
Stakeholders and Policy Recommendations
Governments and the Issue
Economics and Politics
What other Jurisdictions are Doing
Two Possible Options that Might Work
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"In the end, social workers concerned about the rampant phenomenon of single parents in Ontario finding themselves trapped on social welfare can generally agree that something different from the prevailing provincial approach to the issue is needed. First of all, the minimum wage needs to be raised to at least $10 per hour and OW benefits need to be increased, as well. Simply put, ridiculously low wages give people little incentive to leave welfare behind exacerbate the cycle of poverty. Furthermore, child care services need to be implemented in full in this province - and that means money should be put towards new facilities. A huge amount of money is not necessarily required, but if a small percentage of funds allocated for social welfare were instead put into state-funded childcare facilities, that might be just what single parents need in order to re-access the labor force."
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Social Welfare Policy, 2004.
An overview of the social welfare system in the United States and its problems today.
3,847 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper examines some of the problems in the social welfare system as it exists today. It provides evidence of the ineffectiveness of the current system, which attempts to address the two-armed moral and physical needs of the individual with one arm tied behind its back. The digression that discusses the overall social welfare system and its philosophical underpinnings is necessary in order to understand the current problems with incarcerated mothers and then move ahead to suggest policy, which will accurately meet the needs of this population, rather than just create another social program. In conclusion, this paper presents suggestions for policy changes that could bring greater aid to the mothers and children who are caught in this difficult situation.
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"In regard to incarcerated mothers, and developing a system of social services to meet their needs, the interwoven nature of social and moral issues is even more difficult to separate. Child rearing is a process which provides more than physical needs to the growing child. A newborn or young child is dependant on his or her mother for emotional stability and growth. The character of the youngster is formed by the parents as they are taught right from wrong, taught to respect authority, and to respect themselves. In addition to providing the youngster with food, clothing and shelter, these morally necessary learning processes are surreptitiously aborted when the mother is incarcerated, or gives birth to a child while behind bars."
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Social Policy and Drug Research, 2005.
An analysis of social workers' response to drug and intoxicants usage.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The paper looks at various research studies on the subject of drug research, especially in terms of the social context of drug and intoxicants, in social work to analyse the remedies available and thus make counseling effective. The paper also examines how individuality has not been protected by the social worker due to misconceptions on the issue and how to treat it.
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"In reflecting upon the implications of recent drug research for Social Work and policies, it is evident that achieving a greater understanding of the social context of drug and intoxicants use is necessary before social workers will be fully equipped to provide effective counseling. Unfortunately, too many social workers have been violating the Least Harm Principle because of misconceptions about drug and intoxicants usage in society, and have devised misguided counseling approaches that are often counterproductive and harmful. This is unacceptable, but remedies are available in the form of numerous research studies, which can be read, absorbed, and acted upon by social workers so that counseling can conform to reality instead of being based upon theories and misconceptions."
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Social Policy, 2005.
A discussion regarding the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in the USA.
1,867 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the US Government's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program through which the American government sponsors public housing for disadvantaged social groups. According to the paper, there are two ways in which the government provides assistance. These two ways are projects which are sponsored under public housing so that rents are kept low enough for individuals to be able to rent the houses, or so tenants receive assistance from the government to subsidize the cost of rent that they must pay.
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"While the principle is clear, the maximum number of units that any local housing authority can provide subsidy for is determined by the amount of funding that it gets from Congress. This has led to a situation where Section 8 programs have had to be cancelled out in some areas and new programs started in other areas. In general it is known that Congress has generally renewed subsidy for the families who participate in the program. Another important feature of this program is that when a family is determined to be eligible to receive support for housing, it can move to other areas and still retain its privilege of getting housing support as long as there is a public housing authority in that area. (Section 8 (housing)) It is clear that Section 8 is not specifically applicable to single parent homes and thus one cannot say that it supports single parent homes in specific manner. It is only a form of assistance for families earning incomes below the limit of reasonable income in that area to be able to stay together and pay rent for their housing."
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