Gender Issues in Society

GCSE Health and Social Care

Gender Issues in Society (2)

(SS-1009L)

Group Presentation (50%)

1) Choose a topic for presentation (in groups of three), lasting 12-15 minutes .

2) Attendance at ALL the presentations over ALL weeks is compulsory unless accompanied by a medical certificate.

3) You will all be given one acetate for use on an overhead projector at the presentation.

4) The material on the Acetate should include:-

a) Title

b) Area of Presentation

c) Bullet points you wish to make

d) Questions for the whole group to consider

e) Other material you wish to include.

Marking Criteria

15% Introduction and explanation of topic in hand
25% Presentation of material in terms of clarity, understanding and critical commentary.
10% Questions and conclusions.

Please look at the criteria carefully and construct your presentation accordingly.

SS-1009L (2) (group presentation)

Introduction to Social Policy II

(SS-1017M)

1,500-2,000 word essay

Choose one of the following

1. ‘Social policy can be seen as the response to private troubles becoming public issues’. Using examples, explain this statement.

2. ‘The need for public protection puts the rights of the individual at risk’. Explain and illustrate this statement

3. ‘The Beveridgian approach with it’s emphasis upon state welfare for all, free at the point of delivery, is no longer necessary, desirable or viable in the 21st century. It is now more appropriate to offer the public freedom of choice within a market system…’. Discuss and evaluate this statement.

4. Compare and contrast any two of the following, (a) consumerism, (b) community, or (c) citizenship as a basis for the organisation and provision of social welfare.

5. How does social policy encourage and develop children’s welfare?

6. Explain and illustrate why the concept of ‘need’ presents problems for social policy and for social work.

7. To what extent do you consider the UK’s welfare system, including social work, to be more concerned with controlling individuals than ensuring their welfare?

8. In arranging substitute care for children, to what extent should ...