Introduction to Social Work Quotes

“been forgotten. Summary As indicated by this chapter, poverty and inequality are not new phenomena in the United States. The historical debate over how to address the interrelated issues associated with poverty reflects reconciling unequal levels of power and privilege in the United States. Further complicating the task are political values and personal beliefs about the causes of life conditions, which influence the actions we take as a society. If you conclude that the structure of the nation’s economic system results in poverty and inequality, your macro-level advocacy will focus on far-reaching changes in policies relevant to the market and labor systems. If you think that individuals are responsible for their own poverty, your advocacy will emphasize changing people’s behavior. Unfortunately, neither approach has been implemented effectively, and a large number of people are still experiencing poverty.”
― Lisa E. Cox, Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession

“Summary As indicated by this chapter, poverty and inequality are not new phenomena in the United States. The historical debate over how to address the interrelated issues associated with poverty reflects reconciling unequal levels of power and privilege in the United States. Further complicating the task are political values and personal beliefs about the causes of”
― Lisa E. Cox, Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession