Instructions : read article and analyze the article and write your reaction to the article ( thoughts and opinions). at least 200 -400 words. Article Reaction is thorough and thoughtful. Response dem

Article Reaction #1:

A Theory of Social Welfare, by David Stoesz (1989)

Please read the article by David Stoesz and answer the following questions:

1. Provide, in 25 words or more, an explanation of Systems Theory.

2. Do you agree or disagree with the statement made by the author: “...social welfare is not moving in a direction that is compatible with social work values.” In 25 words or more, please elaborate.

3. Provide, in 25 words or more, an explanation of Social Welfare in the United States. List 3 examples.

4. What are the four Structural Interest groups the author lists that are part of the social structure of the Welfare System? Please provide an explanation of each. What does each interest group seek to accomplish? No word requirement for this question.

5. According to the author, “By the 1970s, private practice in social work was developing as an important form of service delivery.” By 1983, according to Baker (1983), what percentage of all social workers were engaged in private practice? No word requirement for this question.

6. In 25 words or more, please explain your understanding of The Theory of Social Welfare.

7. Based on the article, come up with a question and then provide an answer. In 25 words or more.