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Papers On Social Services/Welfare
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Literacy and its Relationship with Family Economics
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This 4 page
report discusses the basic premise that literacy levels within a
family or household indicate the economic and social success of
the child within it. Examine the statistics that show that in
the United States, 13.1 percent of the people live in poverty,
and of that percentage, over half are women - 56.2 percent and
27.8 percent of children under 5 live in poverty, a clear
connection between literacy, economics and the family household
begins to present itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWlitcon.wps
The U.S. War Against the Poor
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A 7 page overview of the impacts of U.S. policy on the poor on both a domestic and an international level. Predicts that this war on the poor will ultimately result in the creation of just two socioeconomic classes, the extremely rich and the extremely poor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PoorWar.wps
Human Service Organizations
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(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the
Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,'
the human service organization is beginning to
look at some vital retooling in the new century.
This discussion will examine some of the new
challenges and potential solutions that face human
service organizations.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhumsrv.doc
A Look at Homelessness
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This 3 page paper takes a look at an Internet article on homelessness and evaluates it with sections required by a student. Homelessness and the criminalization of it is the topic of discussion. The article is evaluated. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA342h.rtf
A Modest Proposal as Applied to Modern Day America
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This 5 page paper looks at Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal and applies it to life in America today. The sarcastic commentary is taken seriously to some extent and whether or not crime, poverty and taxation would be reduced as a result is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA245Swf.rtf
A TUTORIAL PAPER: THE 1996 WELFARE REFORM ACT
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This paper, written in the form of a tutorial, provide suggestions for the student of how to write a report about the effectiveness of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. Involved in the discussion is whether the Act has had any impact on poverty and hunger. Bibliopraphy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwelfar.rtf
A.F.D.C. & W.I.C.
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2 pages reflecting upon an interview with a social worker who discusses AFDC and WIC programs (welfare-related). Essay is complimented by a wealth of statistics. 4 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Afdcwic.wps
Addams's Twenty Years at Hull House
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the book, focusing on several key areas. How social work had begun, Addams's work in respect to immigration and how social work is related to social policy, are some subjects discussed.
No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA148HH.rtf
Addressing Inequalities in Income Distribution in Australia
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This 5 page paper considers how the inequalities in the distribution are increasing between the richest and poorest in society. The writers considers way in which this may rectified and the potential side effects by looking as tools such as taxation, welfare payments and wages policies. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEaustin.rtf
American Guilt: Prejudice to Genocide
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An 8 page discussion of the
prejudices and attempts at cultural annihilation which have occurred,
and are occurring, right here in the United States. Relates our role in
prejudice and injustices throughout the world as well and discusses how
these prejudices are based not just on race and ethnicity but also on
money. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPusDscr.wps
An Overview of Homeless Families in Atlanta
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This 7 page paper provides data and statistical information about homeless families in the world, the United States, Georgia and most specifically Atlanta. The problem of homelessness is addressed. An overview of one shelter is provided. There is a decided focus on homeless families and available resources for women and children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA243Ga.rtf
