using the Dickens, J 2016, ‘The role of the state’, Social Work and Social Policy: an introduction, 2nd edn, Routledge, Milton Park, England, pp. 25-29 & 39-55. to answer questions
Tip – Providing examples such a type of welfare payment, eligibility requirements or penalties to strengthen your argument is likely to result in better marks. Be careful not to overuse direct quotes.
Question 1 – Pages 27-28 – The English Poor Laws were a ground-breaking government intervention undertaken to address a social problem (i.e. poverty). Identify and describe how the Poor Laws still influences how welfare support is provided in Australia today?
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Question 2 – At the end of page 25 to page 27, Dickens (2016) discusses some of the challenges and tensions that occur when attempting to provide welfare supports in our society, identify three key points he is making.
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Question 3 – In pages 39-52, Dickens (2016) discusses 4 key welfare approaches. Identify what those 4 key approaches are and how they influence the role and function of social work
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