Analyzing a social policy


Assignment:

Analyzing a Social Policy

In this course, you have learned that social policies are formulated to solve social problems considered important by a mass of voters, media, and political actors. Social policy is but one solution to the problem-not necessarily the most rational, effective, or socially just. Social policies are human creations and, as such, can be changed. In this paper you will analyze a social policy as a tool for social justice.

Research one social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Analyze the policy and address the following:

The social problem addressed by the policy

  • What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
  • What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
  • What are the various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on this, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?

The policy objectives, value premises, expectation, and target populations

  • Policy objectives-overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment, what are the covert objectives of the policy?
  • What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
  • What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
  • Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?

Effects of the policy

  • Intended effects: What effects did the lawmakers intend?
  • Unintended effects: What effects did the lawmakers not foresee?
  • Distinguish between short-range (less than five years) and long-range (over five years) effects of the policy.

Implications of the Policy

  • Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups?
  • Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?
  • Alternative Policies
  • What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4 to 6 page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources.

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