,BSW2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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QUESTION 1 1. Describe in your own words three (3) reasons
why the Department of Welfare was renamed to the
Department of Social Development in 2000. (6) 2. Define the
following concepts in your own words: [10] 2.1 Family (2) 2.2
Mobility disability (2) 2.3 Developmental disability (2) 2.4
Cenogamy (2) 2.5 Transgender (2) 3. Outline and elaborate on
five (5) key themes that are integral to the Developmental
Approach to Social Welfare Service Delivery in South Africa. (10)
4. Identify and explain eleven (11) prevention and promotion
services that social workers and other practitioners in the
Welfare Sector are expected to render. (22) 5. Identify and
elaborate on ten (10) challenges that South African families
encounter as detailed in the White Paper on Families (2012).
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Question 1
1. Reasons for renaming the Department of Welfare to the
Department of Social Development in 2000 (6)
1. Shift from Welfare to Development – The change reflected
a move away from a charity-based welfare system toward
, a developmental approach that promotes self-reliance and
long-term empowerment.
2. Broader Scope of Services – The new name emphasized a
holistic approach to addressing poverty, inequality, and
social issues rather than just providing grants and welfare
support.
3. Alignment with Government Policies – The renaming
aligned with South Africa’s post-apartheid policies focused
on social transformation, economic empowerment, and
human rights.
Question 2
Definitions (10)
2.1 Family (2)
A family is a social unit consisting of individuals related by
blood, marriage, adoption, or strong emotional bonds,
providing mutual support and care.
2.2 Mobility Disability (2)
A mobility disability is a physical impairment that limits a
person’s ability to move freely or perform daily activities
without assistance, such as walking or climbing stairs.
2.3 Developmental Disability (2)
A developmental disability is a chronic condition that emerges
before adulthood, affecting cognitive, physical, or social
functioning, such as autism or cerebral palsy.
2025 (160580) - DUE 22 April 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
Multiple choice ,assured excellence.
QUESTION 1 1. Describe in your own words three (3) reasons
why the Department of Welfare was renamed to the
Department of Social Development in 2000. (6) 2. Define the
following concepts in your own words: [10] 2.1 Family (2) 2.2
Mobility disability (2) 2.3 Developmental disability (2) 2.4
Cenogamy (2) 2.5 Transgender (2) 3. Outline and elaborate on
five (5) key themes that are integral to the Developmental
Approach to Social Welfare Service Delivery in South Africa. (10)
4. Identify and explain eleven (11) prevention and promotion
services that social workers and other practitioners in the
Welfare Sector are expected to render. (22) 5. Identify and
elaborate on ten (10) challenges that South African families
encounter as detailed in the White Paper on Families (2012).
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Question 1
1. Reasons for renaming the Department of Welfare to the
Department of Social Development in 2000 (6)
1. Shift from Welfare to Development – The change reflected
a move away from a charity-based welfare system toward
, a developmental approach that promotes self-reliance and
long-term empowerment.
2. Broader Scope of Services – The new name emphasized a
holistic approach to addressing poverty, inequality, and
social issues rather than just providing grants and welfare
support.
3. Alignment with Government Policies – The renaming
aligned with South Africa’s post-apartheid policies focused
on social transformation, economic empowerment, and
human rights.
Question 2
Definitions (10)
2.1 Family (2)
A family is a social unit consisting of individuals related by
blood, marriage, adoption, or strong emotional bonds,
providing mutual support and care.
2.2 Mobility Disability (2)
A mobility disability is a physical impairment that limits a
person’s ability to move freely or perform daily activities
without assistance, such as walking or climbing stairs.
2.3 Developmental Disability (2)
A developmental disability is a chronic condition that emerges
before adulthood, affecting cognitive, physical, or social
functioning, such as autism or cerebral palsy.
