5002-Elizabethan Poor Laws

As you work through this week's activities, keep the following questions in mind: What was the intent of historic forms of social welfare? To what extent were the Elizabethan Poor Laws a positive or negative influence on the social welfare of individuals and communities? How can you make use of the academic and library resources presented this week to prepare for and complete your coursework? This week, we will explore the origins of social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of social welfare history in the United States. Due to the diversity in values and economic and political ideologies, this has resulted in complex, and at times controversial, social welfare policies and programs.