Social Welfare

Question 1

What is the definition and purpose of Social Welfare?

Answer 1

• Definition:
  
  • Progs / benefits / services that help ppl meet social + economic + education + health needs
  1. Basic needs met
  2. Reasonably protected against major life risks
  3. Probs managed
  4. Goals being accomplished
  5. Can function in various social roles
• Purpose:
  
  • Fundamental to maintaining society

Question 2

What is Social Welfare Policy and how is it used?

Answer 2

A principle that governs actions aimed at improving social welfare

Policy ➝ Plans ➝ Implemention ➝ Evaluation

Question 3

What are the 4 contextual factors in Singapore that influence the type of help rendered?

Answer 3

1. Economic
   
   • Small, open, global, competitive, resource-starved, high-tech
2. Political
   
   • Comprehensive legal system inherited from British
   • One-party rule
   • Non welfare-state philosophy (“Social Development Approach”)
3. Socio-Cultural
   
   • Asian work and mutual-help ethic
   • Diverse
   • Ageing
4. Organizational
   
   • Many Helping Hands
   • Culture within VWOs

Question 4

According to Titmuss, what are the 3 problem-solving systems?

Answer 4

1. Family
2. Economic Market
3. Social Market