Introduction:
Present an overview of the paper, setting the stage for the discussion on social problems, poverty, and inequality.
State the thesis or main argument, emphasizing the linkage between social problems in specific areas and broader issues of poverty and inequality.
Contextualizing Poverty and Inequality:
Define poverty and inequality, discussing their various dimensions and impacts.
Explore the general relationship between social problems and these broader societal issues.
Analysis of Social Problems in Each Topic Area:
For each of the following areas, identify key social problems and analyze their connection to poverty and inequality:
Eldercare
Housing
Legal System
Substance Use and Addiction
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health
Healthcare
Family and Child Welfare
Discuss the complexities and nuances of these relationships, including policy implications and potential solutions.
Synthesizing the Information:
Draw connections across different areas to present a holistic view of how social problems interlink with poverty and inequality.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main insights and findings from the paper.
Reflect on the implications for social work practice, policy, and future research.
References:
Include at least 10 scholarly references.
Adhere to APA formatting guidelines.
social work free textbook link:
These are some websites to help with this:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Reports and data about the economic and social well-being of families and children.
https://www.ahrq.gov/
This agency produces data on health care cost, quality, and utilization, plus an important report on health care disparities by race, income, and geographic region.
https://nida.nih.gov/
Research publications on the health and social impacts of substance abuse.
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/
Publications and statistics about juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Social-Work-Policy-Institute
https://poverty.umich.edu/
https://bjs.ojp.gov/
