What does social welfare produce?

Article Abstract:

Advocates of social welfare would have to go beyond arguments of social justice to convince their opponents of its benefits. Five benefits of social welfare that fit the context of human services are outlined. These are human capital, social benefits, economic benefits, civility societal morale and cohesion and aesthetics. These benefits should be supported by proof within market economies to empower social welfare and make it more relevant. In addition, several issues have to be considered. Among them are the reality of the context, the evaluation of criticisms and the need for evidence.

Social justice, Welfare, Public assistance

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Social work in a multicultural context

Article Abstract:

The diversity of culture, economic and political conditions in Singapore has contributed to the rise of multicultural approach in managing social work and education in the country. Despite massive cultural and demographic differences, social service in Singapore has dramatically improved, buoyed by sound economic performance. To address multicultural differences, social services are rendered based on ethnicity so as to ensure that the interest of minority groups are properly represented.

Analysis, Singapore, Minorities, Multiculturalism

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Users' views of an outreach social work team in Hong Kong

Article Abstract:

This article provides an evaluation of a social service program by the users in Hong Kong. The author, arguing that social service users have little say in the development and direction of social work, analyzes the results of a survey which indicates the users have a favorable opinion of the program, but maintain they would like more input.

Hong Kong

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