SW 211: Introduction to Social Welfare

Vocabulary flashcards covering the core concepts, goals, ideological perspectives, models, and comparisons in SW 211 Introduction to Social Welfare.

Social Welfare

A broad concept and system operating through structured policies, laws, and institutions designed to improve societal well-being, protect individuals from economic and social hardships, and address large-scale social issues such as poverty and inequality.

Economic Security

A primary goal of social welfare centered on ensuring access to basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Social Stability

A primary goal of social welfare aimed at reducing crime, homelessness, and social unrest through intervention programs.

Human Rights Protection

A goal of social welfare focused on ensuring equal opportunities and social justice for all members of society.

Enhancing Social Functioning

A social welfare goal that involves supporting individuals in achieving their full potential through education, employment, and mental health services.

Conservative Ideology (Social Welfare)

An ideological perspective that emphasizes personal responsibility and limited government intervention, preferring minimal welfare benefits to encourage self-reliance and advocating charity-based support over state-funded programs.

Liberal Ideology (Social Welfare)

An ideological perspective that supports government intervention to provide essential services, advocates for social programs like healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits, and seeks to reduce inequality through taxation and redistribution.

Radical Ideology (Social Welfare)

An ideological perspective that seeks structural changes to eliminate systemic inequalities, criticizes capitalism as a root cause of social problems, and advocates for public ownership of resources and universal welfare programs.

Residual Model

A welfare delivery approach where aid is provided only as a last resort when individuals cannot support themselves, offering temporary assistance targeted at those in extreme need.

Institutional Model

A welfare delivery model in which social welfare is considered a fundamental right for all citizens, encompassing universal programs such as universal healthcare and free education.

Developmental Model

A welfare model that emphasizes long-term economic and social development to reduce dependency, with a core focus on empowerment, job creation, and capacity-building.

Social Work

A professional practice focused on providing direct services to individuals and communities through case management, counseling, and advocacy, requiring specialized training and qualifications.