Chapter 12 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Essential to these goal of universality is ensuring
equality and inclusion for all
Universal programs seek to guarantee programs that everyone is entitled to as a human right, regardless of their income or personal circumstances
principle of universality
defined as increased global interconnectedness in all aspects of life and a heightened flow between countries of….
Information
Technology
Culture
People
Economic resources
Globalization
common characteristics of globalization
Information
Technology
Culture
People
Economic resources
Focuses on three basic
dimensions of development:
- Decent standard of living
- Long and healthy life
- Knowledge
Human Development Index
Decent standard of living
(Gross National Income; GNI)
Long and healthy life
(life expectancy at birth)
knowledge
(expected years of schooling and school attendance)
Alliance of multiple (three or more)
countries to pursue common goals,
usually through the creation of
international fiscal, commercial, and
security institutions
Examples: World Bank; International
Monetary Fund; World Trade
Organization, NATO
Multilateralism
Concerted efforts to integrate regions
that are bound by:
Political alliances
geography
culture and/or language
Examples: United States–Mexico–
Canada Agreement (replaced North
American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA); European Union (EU)
Regionalism
Sustainable Development Goals:
- The premise underlying the SDGs is that economic development must balance _______, _______, and _______________.
social, economic, and environmental sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals:
Through the UN’s pledge to ‘______________’, the member states also committed to fast-track those furthest behind
leave no one behind
Sustainable Development Goals:
The SDGs pledged several _________________-including zero poverty, zero hunger, zero AIDS, and zero discrimination against women and girls-and all by 2030
life-changing ‘zeros
The SDGs are an urgent call to leaders and citizens of the world. Achieving gender equality and better
health will help eradicate poverty. Fostering peace
and inclusive societies will reduce inequalities and
help economies prosper. And addressing the threat of climate change, and the factors behind it, will result in secure generations for futures to come. ‘In short,’ in the words of the UN, ‘this is the greatest chance we have to improve life for future generations
sustainable Development Goals
Outlined 17 goals, including but not limited to:
- Elimination (not just reduction) of poverty
- Specified targets for health, education, and gender equality
The SDG’s are universal, applying to__________
and _______________ and address issues that were not
included in earlier targets, such as climate change,
sustainable consumption, innovation, and the
importance of peace and justice” (p. 472)
all countries
all people
Created by IFSW, IASSW, and ICSW as a framework to address the worldwide dynamics that perpetuate poverty, inequality of opportunities and access to resources, and oppression, to give major prominence to the key contributions
of social work and social development
The Global agenda
four key pillars and themes for social workers to
promote social development:
PROMOTING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITIES
PROMOTING THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF PERSONS
PROMOTING COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
STRENGTHENING RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
are narrowly targeted safety-net measures in the
conventional sense-they aim to
provide relief from deprivation and
poverty. These programs include
social assistance programs,
disability benefits, old age security
programs, etc.
Protective measures
seek to avert deprivation. This is similar to traditional social safety-net measures and includes
programs such as the Canada Pension Plan, health insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, and Employment Insurance
Preventative measures
aim to enhance incomes and capabilities
through a range of livelihood-
enhancing programs such as school
feeding programs, early childhood
education, and training programs
Promotive measures
seek to address social equity and exclusion. They include upholding human rights for minority ethnic groups and changing regulatory frameworks to protect socially vulnerable groups against discrimination and abuse. This includes national anti-stigma campaigns to transform public attitudes and behavior and enhance inclusion and social equity
Transformative measures
brought all of its signatory nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and intensify the investments needed for a low-carbon future
charted a new course in the global climate effort and represented a significant milestone in international cooperation.
paris agreement on climate change
