Social Welfare (History of Social Work)

[0:00]Welcome to social work updates. In this video, we are going to talk about what is social welfare and its brief history. Actually, the term social welfare does not have a precise definition. But currently, social welfare refers to a variety of activities and services provided by volunteers, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to help those in need who cannot take care of themselves. Activities and resources designed to enhance or promote the well-being of individuals, families, and society as a whole; efforts Eliminate or reduce the occurrence of social problems. If we are going to talk about the history of social welfare. Social welfare is the interdisciplinary study of charitable work, organized activities associated with social reform movements and non-profit or public social services designed to protect or benefit individuals, families, and citizens of the larger society. Philanthropy often stemmed from religious beliefs, a beliefs that inspired reformers with deep compassion, strong moral convictions, and a strong sense of justice. The religious background of the reformers was the basis for movements such as abolition, moderation, and settlement. From the nation's inception, religious groups and individuals have provided substantial labor and financial support for social reform and humanitarian aid. This is an important first step in establishing an organized social welfare program, which was the enactment of the Elizabethan poor laws by the English Parliament in 1601. It empowered the government to provide funds to the poor living in local parishes and established a system of mandatory financing outside the church. The principles and policies of English poor law were adopted by settlers in the American colonies in the early years, however, the effects of the Revolutionary War, mass immigration, rapid industrialization, and widespread urbanization increased the incidence of poverty and increased the amount of poverty relief needed tax cost. To reduce the cost of poverty relief, new laws were enacted that bar public assistance from able-bodied people between the ages of 18 and 50 young, old and disabled residents who cannot care for themselves are placed in public or religious institutions. Soon, the situation called for greater public attention for preventing poverty and other social ills and finding ways to help those in need become more independent and self-sufficient. This is due to embarrassing reports of institutional care conditions in a series of major developments such as massive immigration influx, rapid industrial and urban growth, low wages, slum housing, disease and child labor. These conditions have led to larger public health efforts, mental health campaigns, settlement campaigns, and other programs. The final step in the historical evolution of modern social welfare was determined by the Great Depression, the New Deal, the enactment of the Social Security Act, and the impact of the domestic program known as the Great Society. The aftermath of the Great Depression prompted President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Congress to develop New Deal policies aimed at providing paid jobs to large numbers of unemployed workers. These initiatives led to the creation of the civilian Conservation Corps the National Youth Administration, the Works Progress Administration and the Public Works Administration majority of Americans bullish on federal job relief programs because they make public aid something deserved and not something taken for granted. The Social Security Law, promulgated on August 15, 1935, established a nationwide pension system for retired workers, welfare for victims of work-related accidents, unemployment insurance, support for mothers and infants, and assistance for the blind and disabled. Great Society is a series of domestic programs launched during the 1964-1965 Presidency of Lyndon Johnson. The main goal is to eradicate poverty and racial injustice. During this period, new major spending plans were launched on issues such as education, health care, urban issues, rural poverty and transport. The history of social welfare describes changes in helping activities and services launched in the United States to combat social ills of various complex origins. While poverty and public assistance play an important role in this story, they are not the whole story. The history of social welfare reflects the lives of those who live, educate, work and vote in the country. Throughout this history, the efforts of individuals, religious groups, nonprofits, and governments have strengthened the fabric of American society and improved the quality of life for the many who live within our borders. And that's it. Thanks for watching. For more social work updates, please watch and like the video, hit the bell and subscribe to my YouTube channel.