Task: This written assignment asks you to trace the historical development of a social welfare policy of your choosing while paying close attention to how historical events helped shape the policy and to compare it with today’s policies related to that issue. Due Date: 04/20 by 11:59PM.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for you to gain an appreciation of the role that history (events, societal reactions and/or values) can play in the creation and amendment of social welfare policy at the local, state and federal level. Consider changes over time, where we are today and goals for the future.
Select ONE from the following:
Issues of Poverty – government’s role, federal, state and local
LGBT issues including Gay Marriage
Women’s Rights to Choose – Government’s role
Educational Opportunities; Inequalities; Funding
Immigration Policies – Then, Now and in the Future
Health Care Issues: Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, – Then, Now and in the Future
Address ALL of the following:
Describe the policy and trace its historical development.
What social problems does the policy address?
How has the policy changed over time?
What themes were presented?
What strategies were used?
What might be some important implications for social work practice for the future?
You will be graded on:
-content
-inclusion of all areas of the assignment
-grammar, spelling, effective written communication skills
-correct use of APA style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-timeliness of submission
– first page should be cover page, 3 pages minimum of content, and the final page should be reference, Please do it APA style
Details: This paper is worth 10% of your final course grade. It should be double-spaced, 12 point font, and approximately 4-5 pages in length. Include a references page and cite sources appropriately in APA 6th ed. style. (Min. 3-5 sources) It should also have a cover page.
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