Question 1

From a social work perspective, what are some of the concerns associated with increasing the retirement age within Social Security?

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Question 2

Name at least two ways women are disadvantaged within the Social Security system, as compared to men.

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Question 3

What are two types of housing assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development?

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Question 4

Briefly evaluate the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from the strengths perspective.

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Question 5

Describe at least three TANF reforms from a strengths perspective.

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Question 6

Some advocates of Social Security privatization criticize the program's current lack of "choice" for beneficiaries. Choice is an important criterion for policy analysts from the strengths perspective. Explain why or why not you think that strengths-based social workers should support Social Security privatization.

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Question 7

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of shifting our focus from income-based to asset-based poverty, from a social work/strengths perspective.

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Quiz 8: Income- and Asset-Based Social Policies and Programs