Reference no: EM133108

QUESTION 1

The origin of social policy is closely linked to the establishment of the Fabian society in UK. In Mauritius the history of social policy can be dated back to the French colonisation period

(i) Give an account of the historical development of social policy in Mauritius

(ii) Discuss how state intervention in the form of social policy help to tackle the problem of poverty in Mauritius

QUESTION 2

With capitalist led globalization it is becoming more and more difficult for the government of developing countries to provide social policy. Discuss using appropriate examples

QUESTION 3

According to Fitzpatrick (2001), social policy can be seen as a process whereby welfare or wellbeing is maximized and diswelfare is minimized. Critically elaborate on this statement

QUESTION 4

The concept of needs is very fundamental in social policy as it represents a basis upon which many welfare services are planned and delivered (Clayton, 1983). In light of the above statement describe and discussed Maslow's hierarchy of needs as applied to social policy