Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-based Profession
Second Edition
Learning Objectives
Review the learning objectives to reinforce the most important material.
After reading this chapter, you should be able to
- Define the term poverty.
- Describe who is considered an individual and why.
- List various factors associated with poverty.
- Define at least five programs or services designed to address poverty.
- Apply the dynamic advocacy model to poverty and inequality.
- Describe the role of social workers in addressing issues of poverty.