The Economy, Finance, and the Citizen · Justice & Ethics
The Welfare State and Poverty
Examining the history and current state of the UK's social security system and the causes of inequality.
Key Questions
- 1What is the government's role here in providing a safety net for the vulnerable?
- 2Who should decide the criteria for receiving state benefits?
- 3What rights are in tension when implementing welfare caps to encourage work?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Citizenship - The Welfare StateGCSE: Citizenship - Poverty and Inequality
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Economy, Finance, and the Citizen
Period: Justice & Ethics
Suggested Methodologies
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