Question 1

Which NASW core value most directly encourages advocacy practice?

Accepted Answer

Social Justice is the NASW core value that most directly encourages advocacy practice, as it involves challenging social injustices and advocating for changes to improve the lives of marginalized and oppressed individuals and communities.

Question 2

Match the type of Justice to its definition:
-_____ What people owe each other

Accepted Answer

Commutative Justice refers to the fairness in agreements and exchanges between individuals or private social groups, focusing on what people owe each other.

Question 3

Match the type of Justice to its definition:
-_____ What a person owe society

Accepted Answer

Legal Justice refers to what individuals owe to society, focusing on the obligations and duties of individuals towards the community and the state.

Question 4

Match the type of Justice to its definition:
-_____What society owes its members

Accepted Answer

Distributive Justice refers to the allocation of resources and responsibilities by society to its members, ensuring fair distribution based on needs, contributions, and other factors.

Question 5

Which of the following are 'faces of oppression?' (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are 'faces of...

Question 6

Advocacy efforts must involve a government body.

Accepted Answer

Advocacy efforts can involve various entities, including non-governmental organizations, community groups, or individuals, and do not necessarily require the involvement of a government body.

Question 7

Which of the following is an issue with Rawls' and Nozick's theories of distributive justice?

Accepted Answer

Rawls' theory assumes decision makers are impartial, but critics argue that in reality, decision makers may not be impartial, which is a significant issue with his theory.

Question 8

Which of Allingham's theories of distributive justice states that a distribution is just if everyone starts at the same level, but voluntary transactions are allowed that may alter this initial beginning?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of Allingham's theories of distributive justice...

Question 9

Nozick's theory of distributive justice suggests that the main principle to ensure social justice is:

Accepted Answer

Nozick's theory of distributive justice, known as the Entitlement Theory, emphasizes that justice in holdings is achieved through fair, voluntary exchanges in an unfettered market, without interference.

Question 10

John Rawls proposed that inequality is a condition that can be harnessed for the good of all.

Accepted Answer

John Rawls, in his theory of justice, argued that inequalities are acceptable if they benefit the least advantaged members of society, as outlined in his "difference principle."

Question 11

Which of the following faces of oppression is defined as using people to make profits?

Accepted Answer

Exploitation is the use of people to make profits.

Question 12

Which of the following is a challenge of Rawls' theory of distributive justice? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Rawls' theory faces challenges such as preventing the perpetuation of advantage, the need for ongoing wealth redistribution, and the complexity of identifying rules that benefit the least advantaged.

Quiz 2: Social Work Ethics, Values, and Advocacy Practice