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| Week # | Topic | Potential Topics | Est. Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Social Policy | • Historical evolution of social policy | ||
| • Key theories and frameworks in social policy analysis | |||
| • The relationship between social policy and social development | |||
| Comparative Social Policy | • Social policy models across different countries | ||
| • Welfare state typologies and policy approaches | |||
| • Global trends in social policy and their implications | |||
| Frameworks for Social Policy Analysis | • Methods for evaluating policy effectiveness | ||
| • Evidence-based policymaking | |||
| • Policy design and implementation strategies | |||
| Poverty & Social Inequality | • Causes and consequences of poverty | ||
| • Social policies addressing poverty and inequality | |||
| • The role of social welfare in poverty alleviation | |||
| Family Policy & Social Support Systems | • Policies shaping family structures and dynamics | ||
| • Child welfare and protection policies | |||
| • Gender and social policy | |||
| Housing Policy & Urban Development | • Affordable housing policies and challenges | ||
| • Homelessness and government interventions | |||
| • The impact of urban planning on social welfare | |||
| Employment & Labor Policies | • Labor laws and worker protections | ||
| • Policies on unemployment and workforce development | |||
| • The future of work and social policy responses | |||
| Social Work & Public Services | • The role of social work in policy implementation | ||
| • Healthcare and mental health policy | |||
| • Education policies and their impact on social development | |||
| Mental Health & Well-being Policies | • Social determinants of mental health | ||
| • Policy responses to mental health crises | |||
| • Integration of mental health in broader social policies | |||
| Environmental & Sustainability Policies | • The intersection of social policy and environmental justice | ||
| • Climate change adaptation and social policy responses | |||
| • Sustainable development and community resilience | |||
| Cooperatives & Community-Based Policy Initiatives | • The role of cooperatives in economic and social development | ||
| • Community-based policy approaches and grassroots movements | |||
| • Case studies of successful cooperative models |
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