Select a population group relevant to social policy. Critically consider the way social policy debates and changes to the Australian welfare state have affected your selected population group. Your discussion should focus on income security and one other relevant social policy domain discussed in Chapters 7-12 of your text, Carson & Kerr (2014). Some suggested population categories: Unemployed people Single parents Aged people People’s living with a disability Indigenous Australians Women Children (other relevant groups may be consider: check with the subject coordinator) Briefly define the population group (Who they are and how perceptions of them have changed over time) Briefly outline the social policy domains, in relation to your chosen group (income security and one other). · Discuss the ways in which your chosen social policy domains impact (strengths/limitations) your selected population group. Be sure to draw on wider reading to support arguments. · In light of reading/research, conclude by predicting potential future issues faced by the group under current policies (you may suggest solutions, however they must be realistic and informed by research in the area). • Do not submit your paper in PDF format (for electronic submission via EASTS) leave as a word document for marking. Rationale Here you have the opportunity to demonstrate your additional learning from studying part 2 of this subject that relate to Australian society in a changing world. Here you will demonstrate social policy as contested terrain through discussion, in relation to Australia, of: developments in social policy through time contemporary differences in social experiences of particular population categories winners and losers of social policies of reforms in various social policy domains origins and nature of competing views that are evident in public discourse. This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes – be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significant historical and ideological shifts in Australian politics and policy – be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of social policy shifts on the organisation of social service provisions – be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impacts social policies can have on diverse sectors of the population Marking criteria The assignment will be marked by the following criteria Clarity of structure, written expression, presentation and correct referencing All aspects of the task has been addressed Evidence of relevant reading within and beyond the material provided Evidence of understanding developments in social policy debates and changes Evidence of critically understanding impacts of such changes on the population group Evidence of understanding potential future issues of the group under current policies must use and reference: Carson, E., & Kerr, L. (2014). Australian Social Policy and the Human Services. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
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