Homework: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change
For this Homework, you will analyze a state, federal, or global social welfare policy that affects an at-risk, marginalized, oppressed, underrepresented, or over looked group population. Finally, consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the group you selected.
Length: 5 to 7 pages
In addition to a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:
A. A description of the current policy approach for addressing the social issue you selected
B. A description of the current policy goals for addressing the social issue you selected
C. A description of the population the current policy approach covers
D. An explanation of the funding levels for the current policy approach and whether they are sufficient to address the issue
E. An explanation of how this policy may affect at-risk, marginalized, underrepresented, overlooked, or oppressed populations. Identify a specific at-risk population.
F. An analysis of whether or not the policy meets the needs of the population groups most affected by the policy.
G. Recommendations for alternative policies that would address the gaps identified in the policy. Please be specific in recommendations.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.