Political Argument Paper
Policy 2
Summer 2021
Dr. Clark
Political Argument-Paper (3-5 Page Paper)
- Background Information (here you will include relevant information pertaining to the background of the social problem).
- Apply 4-6 of Stone’s Policy Paradox Principles
In this section, be sure to focus on the current social policy and argue the way in which it addresses the social problem and how it falls short. What would you change and why?
Equality
Equity
Liberty
Security
Groups
Metaphor
Numbers
Facts
Inducements, etc.
III. Market vs. Polis
In a paragraph, apply the concepts of Market and Polis to the current approach to this policy
- Conclusion
Given the history of the social problem and the scope of the social problem, current policy attempt to address the problem appear to have focused on ________________ aspect of the problem.
Ask yourselves….
Are root causes addressed?
Is there more ‘window dressing’ on this social problem than actual resources to affect change?
Why this policy is important (what if it didn’t exist?)
What other social problems/issues has addressing this social problem revealed?
Discuss how the policy approach is/is not consistent with our social work professional values.
Apply 2/30 articles from the DRH to the social problem and the current policy approach to the social problem.
Cite All Sources in APA 6th Edition (3 min – do not need to be peer reviewed)