Question

Which of these was the basis for what is known today as the field of social work?

Answer 1

b. the Social Gospel movement

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) the Social Darwinism movement.

The Social Darwinism movement was the basis for what is known today as the field of social work.

Social Darwinism wanted to prove the superiority of Anglo-Saxons over other races. The supporters of this way of thinking considered the assumption that white Northern Europeans were superior to all other groups. The supporters of Social Darwinism did not approve the government programs directed to help the ones in need, considered that the poor were born to be poor in this life as a natural condition.

Due to the problems it generated, caused much affliction and a social response. That is why, through the years, the field of social work was generated.

By those years there was a rich man who had intentions to help the poor. His name was Andrew Carnegie. He wrote an essay named “The Gospel of Wealth”, where he mentioned that wealthy men should create philanthropic projects to benefit the poor people. The intention of Carnegie was to change the ideas of Social Darwinism.