Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy
Although social legislation in the United States is always in the tradition of social reform rather than fundamental social change, the 1960s are considered a progressive period because of the union of government and societal obligations; class consciousness was aroused, and the redistribution of power and resources were salient issues. In Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s, Marcia Bok describes the background, analyzes the process of decision making, and traces the passage of selected landmark decisions of the 1960s. She tracks the changes that have occurred in this legislation in the last two decades, and discusses the current and possible future status of social policies and programs.

The legislation examined is chosen for its diversity and reflection of Great Society programs, and includes: The Civil Rights Act, 1964; The Community Mental Health Centers Act, 1963; The Economic Opportunity Act, 1964; Medicare and Medicaid, 1965; and Head Start, 1965. Bok considers the concepts of equality and social justice as the bases for the social legislation discussed, and includes analysis of historical, political, and legal aspects of the civil rights movement and concurrent events.

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Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy
Although social legislation in the United States is always in the tradition of social reform rather than fundamental social change, the 1960s are considered a progressive period because of the union of government and societal obligations; class consciousness was aroused, and the redistribution of power and resources were salient issues. In Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s, Marcia Bok describes the background, analyzes the process of decision making, and traces the passage of selected landmark decisions of the 1960s. She tracks the changes that have occurred in this legislation in the last two decades, and discusses the current and possible future status of social policies and programs.

The legislation examined is chosen for its diversity and reflection of Great Society programs, and includes: The Civil Rights Act, 1964; The Community Mental Health Centers Act, 1963; The Economic Opportunity Act, 1964; Medicare and Medicaid, 1965; and Head Start, 1965. Bok considers the concepts of equality and social justice as the bases for the social legislation discussed, and includes analysis of historical, political, and legal aspects of the civil rights movement and concurrent events.

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Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy

Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy

by Marcia Bok
Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy

Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s: The Social Justice Functions of Social Policy

by Marcia Bok

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Although social legislation in the United States is always in the tradition of social reform rather than fundamental social change, the 1960s are considered a progressive period because of the union of government and societal obligations; class consciousness was aroused, and the redistribution of power and resources were salient issues. In Civil Rights and the Social Programs of the 1960s, Marcia Bok describes the background, analyzes the process of decision making, and traces the passage of selected landmark decisions of the 1960s. She tracks the changes that have occurred in this legislation in the last two decades, and discusses the current and possible future status of social policies and programs.

The legislation examined is chosen for its diversity and reflection of Great Society programs, and includes: The Civil Rights Act, 1964; The Community Mental Health Centers Act, 1963; The Economic Opportunity Act, 1964; Medicare and Medicaid, 1965; and Head Start, 1965. Bok considers the concepts of equality and social justice as the bases for the social legislation discussed, and includes analysis of historical, political, and legal aspects of the civil rights movement and concurrent events.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780275936549
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 07/22/1992
Series: Studies; 15
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

MARCIA BOK is Professor Emeritus of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She has been a practicing social worker, directed social work research, and taught social research and social policy for more than twenty years. She has published in the Jourbanal of Gerontology, Social Service Review, and Affilia: Jourbanal of Women and Social Work.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
The Major Concepts: Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Social Policy
Critical Issues in the 1960s and 1980s
The Civil Rights Act, 1964
Economic Opportunity Act, 1964
Project Head Start, 1965
Medicare and Medicaid, 1965
The Community Mental Health Centers Act, 1963
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index

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