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1 Social Welfare Past & Present Thalia Estevez Merrimack College Introduction to Social Welfare Policy and the Social Work Profession Julie DeFilippo MSW, LCSW September 30, 2021

2 Ideology is a dominant set of beliefs and values within our society, where certain ideas are reinforced and guide society in a multitude of ways. While most tend to think that the word ideology equates to biased thinking and rigid ideas, that is not always the case. Although sometimes the case, in practice most ideological rational is complex and fluid. According to Kirst- Ashman (2017), Social Welfare is “A nations system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society.” (p. 6) Although, this textbook definition covers the basic definition of social welfare, Kirst-Ashman (2017) goes on to argue that the system is controversial on two different counts. On two varying degrees. The first argues that “…Involves individuals’ responsibility to take care of themselves independently of government…” and the second focuses more on , “…society’s responsibility to take care of all its members, especially those belonging to oppressed groups.” (Kirst-Ashman, 2017, pp. 6-7) Personally, my views align with empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves with a personalized set of services that address their immediate needs and fosters sustainability. In some situations, a limited amount of hand holding might occur because of an individual’s unique background, experiences, and cultural background. (Not to be confused with enabling). I also strongly believe that government intervention should provide provisions of necessary supports, whether it be monetary or social for those who are lacking the current means to support their most basic needs. It is also necessary for the government to step up in order to control and regulate social welfare while keeping ethics in mind, but at the same time they must support social workers in upholding the need for services and access to all those in need.

3 Social Welfare past and present paper and presentation Content 1. The goal of this project is to deepen your awareness of the social welfare system around you. You will capture 10 images that represent the social welfare system to you. You may do this by using a camera phone, camera or other digital device. Part I Using PowerPoint, make a slide for each image and caption using one of the following techniques: - Sense Poem: Write a sense poem about your images/story: I hear... I smell... I see... I taste... I touch... I feel... / Afterwards take out the first two words of each line (I hear...) and see if you are left with a simple poem. Amend/extend as you see fit. - A photo diary/story: You can do this as a first or third person narrative. What happened 1minute before and afterwards? What happened 1 hour before and afterwards? What happened 1 day before and afterwards? Extend time byas much as you want to create a narrative. You can do this for a single aspect or person in the picture, or for the entire picture/series, as appropriate. - Word Association: Look at the picture/series, and make a list of any words or ideas at all that jump into your head, however random, unrelated. Presentations should be aprox. 10 mins. The last slide should include your own personal definition of the social welfare system. Paper (5 pages) · What is your understanding of the social welfare system? What services comprise social welfare? How is social welfare stigmatized in the United States? What can you do as a future social worker to help clients overcome that stigmatization? · How has the social welfare system changed since the Great Depression until now? Cite research. · How has your understanding of the social welfare system grown throughout the semester? How do the images show this? · How will you apply what you learned about the social welfare system in your future learning here at Merrimack as well as your future practice as a social worker? The social welfare system is the public provision(s) of necessary supports – be it health and welfare services, social insurance, and public assistance. (Kirst-Ashman, 2017, p.257) The ultimate goal of the social welfare system is to provide adequate resources for assisting individuals, families, and the marginalized who do not have the financial means, to those who are limited to no income. This welfare is typically provided by the government and takes form in different programs and policies to meet the needs of an array of populations. The services that comprise the social welfare system are comprised of government funded provisions of

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4 When I think of Social Welfare , the ideology of Liberalism appears in my head. Liberalism aligns with my personal own world views and the deep-rooted belief that, “each individual deserves the right to compete and be provided with equal opportunities to blossom and prosper.” (Kirst- Ashman, 2017, p. 12) As a “liberal” it is extremely important for me to exercise my right to vote. As a registered voter myself, I feel that it is my civic responsibility to participate and is an absolute honor to have the privilege to go to my local voting site and fill-out and cast my ballot without any issues. The privilege to vote is not one that I take lightly. As an eligible voter and a lifelong democrat, I know that there are many out there who face voter suppression tactics and a multitude of other barriers to the ballot box. I hope to one day live in a world where the intimidated, undocumented, and the disenfranchised possess the same rights as myself. My social location is not one that I chose, but it is one that I take great pride in. Born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts a small inner city north of Boston comprised of a predominantly Hispanic population and residents who are identify with a low socio-economic status. Raised on section 8 and food stamps, I know firsthand the challenges the people in my community are faced with. I’ve always considered myself a product of my environment and in my current and future practice it is my moral obligation to work with the same urban population that raised me. As a child I did not have many role models that mirrored any of the life experiences that I endured and the adults in positions of power were mostly white. Personally, I could not associate with the professionals I interacted with. The disparities were obvious, and I could not connect culturally as well as coming to the understanding that unlike myself and my peers they were not recipients of the social welfare programs that nourished and nurtured us. As a representative of my community, I hope to be able to combat oppressive structures of social inequality and discrimination,

5 destigmatize the negative reputation of cities like Lawrence, in the hopes of promoting systemic change through self-advocacy. As a woman of color and one who is of a fairer complexion, it is important for me to check my own privileges when returning back to my community with newly acquired ideologies that have shaped the kind of practitioner that I am today. Of the many identities that I possess the one that I think about the most is being a mother. My ideology on social welfare has continued to shift over the years and the birth of my sons has definitely influenced my newfound outlook on life and the impact that I hope to have the clients and . My oldest son was diagnosed with Autism at 2.5years old and even before we received a formal diagnosis, I knew that he needed additional supports because he was not meeting his monthly milestones. At around 18 months my son was receiving occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and physical therapy. He had a packed schedule of 40hours a week of services coupled with a handful of medical issues and assessments that were in the process or pending. As a young 21-year-old mother I did not know what to do or who to talk to to help support my son because so much was unknown at the time. After receiving his formal diagnosis, I had some answers, but I had more questions that were still unanswered. At home we only spoke to my son in Spanish and at this point I wanted to determine if his speech delays could be attributed to the fact that all of his therapists were white women who only engaged with him in English. He was now eligible for ABA therapy, and I put in my first request to have a bilingual therapist work with my son. When speaking with the center we were working with, not only did they not have any Spanish- speaking staff there was also a two year wait for sessions. It was obvious before, but the discrepancies were that much greater when trying to get my son the services he so badly needed to develop adequate skills and navigate the world around him. The lenses that will inform my

6 current ideology is influenced by me coming to terms with the reality that even as a professional attempting to obtain and secure services for my own family that I will sometimes fall short. It is frustrating to think that with the knowledge I possess there will be limited access to many resources and knowing that my options are limited to a multitude of things like availability, location, and also because of external factors outside of my control. I am very aware that this will be the case when working with clients and attempting to bridge gaps. As someone who is ready and willing to do the work, I hope to face things head-on for my loved ones and the individuals who could use someone like me by their side to advocate for what is right, and for a better quality of life. References

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7 Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2017). Introduction to social work & social welfare: Critical thinking perspectives . Cengage Learning.

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