Reference no: EM133026838
Learning goals 1: Describe key theories and ideas in the study of social policy.
Learning goals 2: Evaluate Australian social policies against the community service principle of social justice.
Learning goals 3: Compare Australian social policies to those in similar countries
Assessment instructions
Select a policy topic from the list provided. Your topic will be:
1. Income security, either
o Job seeker or
o Parenting payment with ParentsNext
o Income management: cashless debit card or basics card
2. NDIS
*3. Homelessness policy /State
4. Family Violence policy /State
In 1000 words, using the concepts and literature provided in this unit and through your own independent research, undertake an analysis of the selected policy. Your analysis will:
o Provide a brief history of this policy in Australia, key moments of change in either the problem and/or the policy and some social and political drivers of that change.
o Describe and discuss the ideological influences apparent in the policy as it stands today. Justify your selection.
Provide an example of another welfare regime's response to a similar problem.
Evaluate the extent to which this policy contributes to a more socially just Australia.
The essay will follow formal essay structure including an introduction, a body with your main points, and a conclusion which summarises your points and reiterates your position on the question of social justice.
The literature will include at a minimum the required reading for weeks 1-7 of this unit, relevant textbook chapters on your policy topic and, 2-3 peer reviewed journal articles to add depth to your analysis. You cannot use sentences or quotes directly from web pages. Authored publications can be sourced from government web pages or non-government peak organisation web pages, which will be fully referenced.
The essay will follow APA7 academic style.