Attitudes Toward Social Welfare -- A Social Work Hurdle

Publication Date: June 1959

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Charles S. Levy

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Social Services; Culture; History; Jewish Organizations

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author argues that antiquated ideas regarding the nature of social services and support from the needy are widespread in modern times. He outlines major streams of thought vis-a-vis social responsibility, including classical Greco-Roman ideas, Jewish ideas, Christian ideas, and popular culture ideas in modernity. Social workers must educate the public to ensure that social services are not seen as spoiling or coddling, the author maintains.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, ed. By Sanford Sherman, v.35, no.4, June 1959, p.393-400.