Describe a rational approach to the problem
Develop incremental steps to change policies that address the problem.
Your paper (3-4 typed pages, double-spaced) must be an analysis of a topic presented in class, or a related topic. The paper should demonstrate outside research and sources. Discussion should include the relevance of the topic in respect the social welfare policy. Describe the impact, values and beliefs, and
extent of the effect on society. How does this issue relate to social work, and your ideas and suggestions for possible future action.
To help structure your paper, the following suggestions can be used as a guide:
Identify the problem and the way it is defined.
Identify the causes to which the problem is attributed.
What are the values and beliefs that make the events of concern defined as a social problem?
Why is or is not this concern being raised as a problem at this time in history?
Is this a “new” problem?
What ideologies, theories, or paradigms of the social welfare
system are relevant? Why?
Who is now defining this issue as a social problem and how is that different from the past? What conditions are different? How is society different?
Who has power in regard to this issue?
What social welfare policies and programs are relevant to the problem? Is there a role for social work? If so, what is the role of social work?
Is the problem adequately addressed by present social welfare policies and programs? Is there more or less which should be done?
What are your suggested changes or approaches to the problem?