An examination of poverty and the distribution of income and wealth in Canada and in comparison with other countries; theories of poverty; Canadian social policies and their impact on poverty. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 1000 and SOWK 2100; or SOWK 3000 and SOWK 2100; or permission of the School of Social Work.Lecture three hours a week.
An examination of poverty and the distribution of income and wealth in Canada and in comparison with other countries; theories of poverty; Canadian social policies and their impact on poverty. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 1000 and SOWK 2100; or SOWK 3000 and SOWK 2100; or permission of the School of Social Work.Lecture three hours a week.