Social Work Practices 1: Knowledge and Philosophical Foundations - Flashcards

Flashcards cover the historical development of social welfare, key English and Philippine welfare milestones, foundational social work concepts, organizations, and modern laws that shape the profession today.

What are the regions analyzed in the Historical Development Perspective of Social Welfare?

Europe, USA, and the Philippines.

What did Hammurabi's Code decree about helping others?

Subjects must help others in times of need.

Which ancient philosophy linked humans’ obligation to assist those in need at around 300 BC?

Confucian philosophy—followers promote the belief that humans have an obligation to help those in need.

What Christian development around AD 30 emphasized helping others?

Christian teachings focusing on helping others.

What was the purpose of Early Christian charity around AD 313?

Money donated by Christian converts was used by the church to help the poor.

What was significant about Indian hospitals (AD 400-787) for welfare?

Hospitals were established to care for the disabled or homeless and spread to Europe.

What does Islamic charity (AD 650) require regarding aid to the poor?

Taxes directed to help the poor.

In 1349 England, what two laws marked the shift toward state involvement in welfare?

Statue of Laborers (1349) and the Henrician Poor Law (1536).

What are the three classes of the poor under the Elizabethan Poor Law (1601)?

Able-bodied poor, impotent poor, and dependent children.

What is Common Chest (1520) and who initiated it?

Early community charity; initiated by Martin Luther.

What is the Hamburg Experiment (1788) known for in welfare history?

Assessing the individual needs of families; training for children and youth.

What was the purpose of the Military Workhouse (1790) in welfare history?

Provide work for the able-bodied poor funded by taxes and donations.

Who were the Daughters of Charity (1633) and why are they significant?

Founders St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac; forerunners of modern social work who trained women to provide nursing and charitable work.

What is the Elizabeth Poor Law’s main financial mechanism for aid?

A general tax funded the poor relief, with the parish responsible for caring for the impotent poor.

What is Settlement Houses and their core belief about social problems?

Neighborhood centers providing education, social, and cultural activities; belief that social structure and society are responsible for individual problems.

What does COS stand for and what was its main emphasis?

Charity Organization Society; emphasized detailed applicant investigation, centralized registration, cooperative effort, and volunteers, laying groundwork for casework.

What is the principle of COS regarding money vs. moral influence?

Moral influence and individualized aid rather than money alone changing behavior.

What is the origin of Bayanihan and Damayan in the Philippines?

Pre-Spanish concepts: Bayanihan (community labor) and Damayan (mutual aid in times of need).

Name two roles of the Catholic Church during the Spanish period in social welfare.

Administering hospitals and orphanages; running schools; promoting acts of mercy and charity.

What is RA 4373 (1965) and its requirements for social workers?

Social Work Law: requires a BS in Social Work, 1,000 hours of supervised field practice, and licensure examination.

What is RA 5416 (1968) and its purpose in social welfare?

The Social Welfare Act; empowers the Department to set standards, accredit institutions, and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication.

What was the significance of the Commonwealth era reforms in Philippine welfare?

Expansion of welfare services, including Rural Health Units, Welfare Ville, and labor/housing initiatives; creation of government departments for welfare.

What is the focus of the 1951 Social Welfare Administration in the Philippines?

Created by Pres. Quirino by absorbing PACSA and SWC; organized into Child Welfare, Public Assistance, and Rural Welfare divisions.

What major reorganization occurred with EO No. 123 (1987)?

Reorganized the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development (MSSD) into the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); introduced case management and self-employment programs.

What is the baranganic approach in welfare delivery?

Delivering services directly through the barangays (local villages) to reach communities effectively.

What does the term 'Self-Help' signify in rural welfare development?

Community-based projects like farming, crafts, education, roads, and cooperatives to empower communities.

What is the 1965 Social Work Law (RA 4373) and its impact on professional standards?

Requires licensure and professional education; established standards for social work practice and agency operation.

What is the 1989–1990s reform that elevated social welfare to a policy priority and its agency?

RA 5416 (1968) set standards; later reorganizations led to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and broader social welfare policy.

What is the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers (RA 9433, 2007)?

Upholds the rights and welfare of public social workers; improves salaries, benefits, and protections; promotes continued professional development.

What is Pantawid Pamilya (4Ps) under RA 11310?

Conditional cash transfer program to improve health, nutrition, and education; targets 18 million Filipinos.

What is the UNICEF Social Services Project (1961–1967) known for?

Boosted professional training, upgraded social work programs, and strengthened child welfare services in the Philippines.

What is NASWEI and its role in Philippine social work education?

National Association for Social Work Education, Inc.; standardized curricula, revised curricula, and promoted professional standards; collaborated with CHED and PRC.

What is URSW and its purpose during the COVID-19 era?

United Registered Social Workers; organized to provide psychosocial support and adapt social work practice to remote platforms.

What is the 1969–1990 evolution of NASWEI in relation to licensure and practice?

NASWEI helped ensure licensure, revise curricula, promote outcome-based education, and align with professional standards.

What is the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC)?

An organization established in 2010 to promote professional social work education and practice across Southeast Asia.

What is the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) about?

Devolution of core social welfare functions to LGUs to improve grassroots service delivery and participation.

What are some key modern Philippine laws that protect health, education, women, and children (examples)?

Examples include Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223), Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (RA 10931), Magna Carta for Women (RA 9710), Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354), and Child Marriage Prohibition Act (RA 11596).

What are the regions analyzed in the Historical Development Perspective of Social Welfare?

Europe, USA, and the Philippines.

What did Hammurabi's Code decree about helping others?

Subjects must help others in times of need.

Which ancient philosophy linked humans’ obligation to assist those in need at around 300 BC?

Confucian philosophy—followers promote the belief that humans have an obligation to help those in need.

What Christian development around AD 30 emphasized helping others?

Christian teachings focusing on helping others.

What was the purpose of Early Christian charity around AD 313?

Money donated by Christian converts was used by the church to help the poor.

What was significant about Indian hospitals (AD 400-787) for welfare?

Hospitals were established to care for the disabled or homeless and spread to Europe.

What does Islamic charity (AD 650) require regarding aid to the poor?

Taxes directed to help the poor.

In 1349 England, what two laws marked the shift toward state involvement in welfare?

Statue of Laborers (1349) and the Henrician Poor Law (1536).

What were the main goals of the Statute of Laborers (1349) in England?

To control wages and the movement of laborers following the Black Death, and to discourage idleness by restricting aid to the 'able-bodied' poor.

What key distinction was introduced by the Henrician Poor Law (1536) in England?

It made a legal distinction between the 'deserving' and 'undeserving' poor, mandating local authorities to provide relief for the former while criminalizing begging.

What are the three classes of the poor under the Elizabethan Poor Law (1601)?

Able-bodied poor, impotent poor, and dependent children.

What is Common Chest (1520) and who initiated it?

Early community charity; initiated by Martin Luther.

What is the Hamburg Experiment (1788) known for in welfare history?

Assessing the individual needs of families; training for children and youth.

What was the purpose of the Military Workhouse (1790) in welfare history?

Provide work for the able-bodied poor funded by taxes and donations.

Who were the Daughters of Charity (1633) and why are they significant?

Founders St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac; forerunners of modern social work who trained women to provide nursing and charitable work.

What is the Elizabeth Poor Law’s main financial mechanism for aid?

A general tax funded the poor relief, with the parish responsible for caring for the impotent poor.

What major principle was introduced by the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 in England?

The principle of 'less eligibility,' ensuring that the conditions for receiving aid in workhouses were less desirable than those of the lowest-paid independent laborer.

What is Settlement Houses and their core belief about social problems?

Neighborhood centers providing education, social, and cultural activities; belief that social structure and society are responsible for individual problems.

What does COS stand for and what was its main emphasis?

Charity Organization Society; emphasized detailed applicant investigation, centralized registration, cooperative effort, and volunteers, laying groundwork for casework.

What is the principle of COS regarding money vs. moral influence?

Moral influence and individualized aid rather than money alone changing behavior.

Who was Mary Richmond and what was her significant contribution to social work?

A key figure in the Charity Organization Society (COS) movement, known for developing systematic methodologies for social casework, notably through her book "Social Diagnosis".

Who was Jane Addams and what was her significant contribution to social work?

A pioneer in the settlement house movement, co-founder of Hull House in Chicago, and an advocate for social justice, women's suffrage, and peace, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize.

What is the origin of Bayanihan and Damayan in the Philippines?

Pre-Spanish concepts: Bayanihan (community labor) and Damayan (mutual aid in times of need).

Name two roles of the Catholic Church during the Spanish period in social welfare.

Administering hospitals and orphanages; running schools; promoting acts of mercy and charity.

What is RA 4373 (1965) and its requirements for social workers?

Social Work Law: requires a BS in Social Work, 1,000 hours of supervised field practice, and licensure examination.

What is RA 5416 (1968) and its purpose in social welfare?

The Social Welfare Act; empowers the Department to set standards, accredit institutions, and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication.

What was the significance of the Commonwealth era reforms in Philippine welfare?

Expansion of welfare services, including Rural Health Units, Welfare Ville, and labor/housing initiatives; creation of government departments for welfare.

What is the focus of the 1951 Social Welfare Administration in the Philippines?

Created by Pres. Quirino by absorbing PACSA and SWC; organized into Child Welfare, Public Assistance, and Rural Welfare divisions.

What major reorganization occurred with EO No. 123 (1987)?

Reorganized the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development (MSSD) into the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); introduced case management and self-employment programs.

What is the baranganic approach in welfare delivery?

Delivering services directly through the barangays (local villages) to reach communities effectively.

What does the term 'Self-Help' signify in rural welfare development?

Community-based projects like farming, crafts, education, roads, and cooperatives to empower communities.

What is the 1965 Social Work Law (RA 4373) and its impact on professional standards?