Social Problems

CheckPoint Social Problems

Aldonia Bailey

HSM/240

7/20/2013

Kevin Bottomley

By definition a problem is specified as a question proposed for solution or discussion. Through chapter one of this week’s reading I understand a problem within the context human services relates to any unmet needs, such as medical necessity, financial need, or a child that lacks basic medical, financial, an home care, pre-natal care, immunizations, nutrition, or an elderly person who lacks prescription drug coverage. A problem in the context of human services is also seen as understanding how and what another person or group of people thinks and believes about the social events in their community. A prominent social problem is homelessness which has spread throughout major cities across the United States. Policy in the context of human services is defined as using certain skills and Legislation to propose and eventually make a change in policies to achieve the goal of social and economic justice. A good example of policy is displayed in chapter 2 of this week’s reading, the final Cruzan vs. Danforth decision, denied parents the right to remove life support from their comatose daughter who over an eight-year period had been in a persistent vegetative state. This wasn’t a law made by the legislature but it was social policy, which has made the decision of life and death for other individuals. Social policies often pressure the possibilities of any social policies. A program within the context of human services refers to any government or independent program that provides aid for individuals who need any type of support. Examples of social programs are Medicaid services, Child Welfare, Social Security, etc. Programs are usually made up of an assistance plan and funding.

Social problems, also known as social issues, affect all parts of society, no matter how big or small. Isolated communities encounter as many if not more social issues, like higher volume of domestic violence and...