POL 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Scandinavia, Heteronormativity, Child Poverty

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Politics and Public Administration
• Course: POL 101
• Professor: Arthur Ross

Document Summary

Politics: a process of making decisions in the public realm. Reconciling competing visions and values of what government should or should not do. The challenge is to enable governments to effectively deal with problems and improve quality of life. Self interest: social work is regulated/funded by government. Social welfare: making life better for the marginalized people in society children, impoverished, single parents, uneducated: child poverty: 28. 6% in toronto. Direct correlation between family income and student success. Eqao scores are significantly lower in low-income areas and higher in affluent areas. The nordic states prioritize equal opportunities, social solidarity and security for all members of the population. They focus on economic equality and gender equality. Childcare & care of the sick and elderly are covered by government. This means higher taxes, but also that parents can return to work quickly, adults with elderly or ill relatives can work with worrying about health care. Economic turnover is quick as everyone is working.