the different approaches to helping the poor in 19th century America, and how these approaches have changed over time.

Answer each question in 70 words
The principal voluntary efforts, the Charity Organization Societies and Settlement House movements had different approaches to helping the poor in their communities. Nineteenth-century industrialization also led to the rise of labor unions that fought for reforms related to child labor and the wages, safety, and living conditions of workers. At the turn of the century, educated, middle-income women were central to many of these reform efforts.
1. Charity Organization Society Versus Settlement House-
Share the population you chose for your course project. Consider which type of agency, Charity Organization Societies or the Settlement Houses, would best meet the needs of that group. Explain why, supporting your analysis with course and outside readings.
2. The Rise of the Social WorkProfession-
During the Civil War, American women became active in public life. Explain the role of women during this era. How was women’s involvement during this time a precursor to the development of the social work profession? Describe the factors that led to the development of the social work profession. Include in your analysis how the two historical traditions of the settlement house movement and the charity organizations influenced the structure of the social work profession.
How did the fledgling profession reflect the values of the times? Have these values changed over the years? How so?
3. Social Agencies as Instruments Of Oppression-
Describe how social welfare agencies discriminated against African Americans and how these same systems may still oppress them. Use your personal and work experience as well as course readings to respond to this question. You may also need to do some outside research.
4. The Depression and the New deal-
choose one effect of the Great Depression on men of color and women. Discuss one way that the New Deal or The Social Security Act positively affected these groups. How did the Social Security Act lead to a two-class system? Is this benefit still in place today? Why or why not?
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Discipline: social work