Social Policy and Welfare

 

Module Learning Outcomes

3. Assess the impact of social policy on various communities and/or social groups in the UK.
4. Explain key contemporary issues for policy makers, welfare recipients, providers and stakeholders.
5. Compare and contrast major ideological perspectives relating to the operation of social policy and identify key political conflicts over delivery of such policy.

 

Assignment Brief

Background

Social Policy is a highly contemporary subject which will enable you to understand social welfare provision. This subject will give you the opportunity to engage in and analyse contemporary social issues such as housing, unemployment, health, immigration, to name just a few. These have a high profile on the political and public agendas. This assignment gives you an opportunity to investigate the origins of social policies and its development to its delivery in society. You will compare and contrast major competing perspectives and examine key contemporary issues for policy makers, welfare recipients, providers and stakeholders.

 

Requirement

1 essay 2500 words

1. Critically analyse government policies in relation to education.

 

 

Guidance notes and considerations

An essay is continuous writing with no subheadings
Take note of the question and ensure that you are answering it
Refer to the learning outcomes to guide your discussion
Wider reading based on your own research is also strongly encouraged
Pay attention to the word limit of 2500 words (within a 10% difference)
Ensure you proof read your essay
Use correct Harvard referencing

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