social welfare
definition of social welfare
- shapes quality of life, our interactions with each other and we cope
Indicators of Well-being
measurements to determine the well beings of canadians
human need
necessary condition or requirement of human development that if not met will result in harm
social welfare programs
set or projects that aim to meet a public need
- provide tangible goods
targeted program
programs that a government uses towards people they deem are vulnerable
underlying values
1. compassion
2. collective responsibility
3. belief is social equality
status indicators
focus on human conditions or progress in major life areas
maslow
hierarchy of needs outlines the range of human needs
provide financial aid to replace a person's income during times of unemployment causes by pregnancy, old age, sickness, or disability
income tests
based on annual income
the concept
the system
the field
-well being, health, happiness, and prosperity
- policies and programs to help meet basic needs
- study of strategies designed to prevent human suffering
life events
indicators track the rates of significant life-course events
individual role
government role
- responsible for meeting their own basic needs
- government intervenes when people fail to meet their own needs
social minimum
income security programs that attempt to ensure that all Canadians enjoy a reasonable standard of living
needs test
based on needs and whether their income is sufficient to meet those needs
- measure social well being
- identify
-how will needs be met?
key influences
indicators report on individual and community resources required for well being
public issue
private issue
large scale issues that the government takes responsibility for
individuals are responsible and they use their own resources to resolve
targeted cash transfer
universal cash transfer
- benefits government transfers to individuals whose incomes are below a certain level
- benefits to all people regardless if financial status
asset test
analyze applicants assets
subjective view
objective view
how well a society is doing based on peoples values, cultural norms, and beliefs
use of statistical tools and measures
well beings of Canadians
human capital
social capital
skills and other personal assets that people use to earn a living
social supports that people rely on for emotional support and general participation in society
contributory programs
tax relief measures
social services
- put aside money to help compensate at an older age when they are not working
reduce the amount of tax owed by individuals
non-income benefits funded by the government
universal program
available to broad segments of the population
all children under 6, all adults over sixty-five