Problem
How did prejudicial attitudes (cultural, moral, religious, political, etc.) develop in our society? What from your reading discusses this phenomenon? How does it impact the field of human services? Remember to be respectful at all times in answering this question and also keep personal viewpoints and perspectives in check.
Reference
Karger, H. K. & Stoesz, D. (2022). American social welfare policy: A pluralist approach (9th ed). Boston, MA.: Allyn and Bacon.
Chapter 4 examines discrimination and racism in American society. Also, examining legal attempts to help remedy discrimination.
Trattner, W.I. (1994). From poor law to welfare state (6th ed.). New York: The Free Press.
Chapter 13 examines Great Depression and the New deal. Looking closely at what social workers had to face during this time period.