Answer the following questions based on TANF (temporary assistance for needy families)

Social Analysis (10-15 slides)

PROVIDE BULLET POINTS AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION/NOTE FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING

1. How complete is our knowledge of the problem and why?

2. Are our efforts to deal with the problem in accord with research findings? Cite at least three sources from peer reviewed journals within the last 7 years to respond.

3. What population is affected by the problem?

a) Size

b) Defining characteristics

c) Distribution

4. What theories of change or theories of human behavior are explicit or more likely, implicit in the policy? (What key factors are the policy makers addressing or assuming will be addressed that they think will bring about better results) Explain.

a) How does the policy reflect a constrained or unconstrained vision as described by Sowell (2007)?

b) How does the policy reflect and integrate components of a Biblical view versus a modern social justice view? (See Course Comparison Chart). Provide examples

c) How does the policy help to reduce racism, poverty or oppression or improve equity, diversity or inclusion? Describe.

5. What are the major values or social values related to the problem, and what value conflicts exist? What is the "good" the policy hopes to achieve? What values does it state or imply will help it to achieve this good?

6. What are the goals of the policy under analysis?

a) Manifest (stated goals)

b) Latent (unstated) goals,

c) Degree of consensus regarding goals

7. What are the hypotheses implicit or explicit in the statement of the problem or goals in the policy?