Asked by
Kayziel Mojica
on Dec 18, 2024Verified
Which of the following is true regarding the history of advocacy in the United States?
A) Social work has maintained a high level of advocacy throughout its history
B) The Charity Organization Society movement tried to reform the social environment that made people losers
C) Today there is little interest in social work in using the political process to create changes for vulnerable populations
D) In the 1960s advocates represented clients against bulldozers of urban renewal
Charity Organization Society
A nineteenth-century philanthropic movement aimed at providing aid to the poor through coordinated services and promoting self-help among aid recipients.
Urban Renewal
A program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high density urban land use, often aiming to improve or replace buildings and infrastructure considered substandard.
Vulnerable Populations
Groups and communities at a higher risk of poor health, exploitation, and discrimination due to various factors like economic conditions, social status, or health issues.
- Recognize the importance and impact of advocacy in social work history in the United States.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and impact of advocacy in social work history in the United States.