Political Economy of Social Welfare

The course begins with a review of the emergence of the welfare state and traces the development of social programs in Canada from our colonial inheritance to the present day. It includes an analysis of the origins, influences, present forms and relative effectiveness of social programs designed to meet human needs. It examines the destructive impact of welfare state policies on Anishinaabe communities. Particular attention is given to structural and ideological factors that have combined to shape social policies, including issues related to social inequality, the impact of globalization, race, gender, class and sexual orientation. Students may not retain credit for both SWRK 2106 and SWLF 2106. Prerequisites: SWRK 1006. (LEC 3) (3 cr)

 

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