The history of social questions and social policy 2103-L-D1HKSPS
The seminar is focused on a detailed discussion of the origins of social policy and social issues. Preparation requires time to read the assigned readings for the class (memoirs, memoirs, studies). The class will discuss the concept of social policy and social issues (various definitions). This will be followed by a general indication of the occurrence of social issues in Poland at different times and a comparison with other countries. During the classes, the following issues will be discussed: demographic problems (e.g. migration), as well as social issues: workers, peasants, poverty, unemployment, housing, education, leisure time, national minorities, health, ecology, as well as the problem of equality between men and women and social pathologies. The class will conclude with a summary, including, among other things, a discussion of projections of the incidence of particular social issues. Topics range from the Industrial Revolution (19th century) to the Autumn of Nations (20th century).
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Term 2023Z:
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Term 2024Z:
The seminar is focused on a detailed discussion of the origins of social policy and social issues. Preparation requires time to read the assigned readings for the class (memoirs, memoirs, studies). The class will discuss the concept of social policy and social issues (various definitions). This will be followed by a general indication of the occurrence of social issues in Poland at different times and a comparison with other countries. During the classes, the following issues will be discussed: demographic problems (e.g. migration), as well as social issues: workers, peasants, poverty, unemployment, housing, education, leisure time, national minorities, health, ecology, as well as the problem of equality between men and women and social pathologies. The class will conclude with a summary, including, among other things, a discussion of projections of the incidence of particular social issues. Topics range from the Industrial Revolution (19th century) to the Autumn of Nations (20th century). |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
At the end of the course student will be able to define what social policy and social issue are, as well as to characterise particular social issues, taking into account regional specificity and time of occurrence. He/she is able to indicate factors causing the occurrence of selected social issues and ways of mitigating or overcoming them. Be able to assess the impact of social issues on particular social groups. Is able to critically address interpretations of the genesis of particular social issues. Is able to relate the possibilities of implementing sectoral policies and counteracting selected social issues to wider historical and political conditions.
At the same time, students know and understand in a historical perspective:
- K_W01 the terminology of social policy science and have knowledge of the place of social policy science in the system of sciences, as well as know and understand the basic methods and techniques of social policy research,
- K_W02 types, manifestations, structures and dynamics of social problems on the national, local, global scale, as well as relations between them and their structural conditions in the context of social policy,
- K_W03 transformations of family, neighbourhood, local, professional ties and structures; have advanced knowledge of the nature, sources and consequences of these changes for social policy.
At the same time, students are able to, in a historical perspective:
- K_U01 interpret social phenomena accurately recognizing social problems, social issues and social risks and are able to indicate their economic and socio-demographic conditions in the context of social policy,
- K_U07 publicly present their research, analyses and forecasts in the area of social policy, and participate in the debate on issues in the area of social policy.
At the same time, students are ready to:
- K_K01 critically evaluate their own knowledge and external communications in the area of social policy, and recognise the relevance of scientific evidence for social policy as a practical activity, building on knowledge of past experiences.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria: The class is implemented in the form of a conversation course, for which it is necessary to read the readings assigned to specific classes.
After semester I there is a credit colloquium on the material discussed.
After semester II the class concludes with a written examination for credit. Attendance at classes and knowledge of selected excerpts from the course literature is required in order to pass the exam.
Additional student activity may be included in the overall assessment (semester and annual) - if agreed with the group.
Practical placement
not scheduled
Bibliography
H. Radlińska, Co Ludwik Krzywicki dał polskiej myśli pedagogicznej [w:] Ludwik Krzywicki; Praca zbiorowa poświęcona jego życiu i twórczości, IGS, Warszawa 1938,
L. Krzywicki, Idea a życie; Ludożerstwo i wilkołactwo [w:] Studia socjologiczne, Gebethner&Wolff, Warszawa-Kraków-Lublin-Łódź-Poznań-Wilno-Zakopane, brw,
K. Krzeczkowski, O nową formę ubezpieczeń społecznych, Warszawa 1923,
S. Rychliński, Drabina społeczna w Anglii, Warszawa 1938,
Z. Daszyńska-Golińska, Kwestia kobieca a małżeństwo [on-line],
Z. Daszyńska-Golińska, Prawo wyborcze kobiet [on-line],
Pamiętniki Emigrantów; Pamiętniki Chłopów, Pamiętniki Bezrobotnych, Instytut Gospodarstwa Społecznego, Warszawa 1938-1977 (wybrane tomy).
J. Słomka, Pamiętniki włościanina, Kraków, (brw).
Z. Urbański, Mniejszości Narodowe w Polsce, Wydawnictwo "Mniejszości Narodowe" Warszawa 1932,
S. Kutrzeba, Mniejszości w najnowszem prawie międzynarodowem, Ossolineum, Lwów, Warszawa, Kraków 1925,
M. Jarmuż, Problemy mieszkaniowe w Polsce w latach siedemdziesiątych XX wieku w świetle dokumentów osobistych, IH PAN, Warszawa 2020,
P. Grata, Polityka społeczna Drugiej Rzeczypospolitej, uwarunkowania, instytucje, działania, Rzeszów 2013,
Polityka społeczna, (red.) A. Rajkiewicz, Warszawa 1973,
J. Szczepański, Rozważania o konsumpcji w polityce społecznej, PWE, Warszawa 1978,
M. Olędzki, Wstęp do teorii polityki społecznej; Propozycja wyjścia z kryzysu, PWE, Warszawa 1981,
H. Strzemińska, Czas pracy i czas wolny w polityce społecznej, PWE, Warszawa 1988,
Polityka społeczna w Polsce; Synteza badań, M. Księżopolski i J. Auleytner, Warszawa 1990,
D. Stola, Kraj bez wyjścia? Migracje z Polski 1949-1989, IPN/ISP PAN, Warszawa 2010,
G. Firlit-Fesnak, Wspólnotowa polityka na rzecz równości kobiet i mężczyzn. Ewolucja celów i działania., Warszawa 2005,
The specific readings assigned to each meets [booklets, chapters, pages] are given 14 days in advance.
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Term 2023Z:
J. Słomka, Pamiętniki włościanina, |
Term 2024Z:
H. Radlińska, Co Ludwik Krzywicki dał polskiej myśli pedagogicznej [w:] Ludwik Krzywicki; Praca zbiorowa poświęcona jego życiu i twórczości, IGS, Warszawa 1938, |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
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Term 2024Z:
Class attendance required. Students may miss 2 meetings per semester for valid reasons. Winter semester ends with a written colloquium as part of continuous activity assessment, summer semester ends with a written exam. If necessary, the student can be contacted about the course via email (pawel.hut@uw.edu.pl), regardless of the stage of the course, also during free time and holidays. |
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