Compare the Approaches of the Following Social-Welfare Organizations or Initiatives

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Essay

Compare the approaches of the following social-welfare organizations or initiatives to urban problems: the Young Men's Christian Association, the Salvation Army, the New York Charity Organization Society, the institutional church movement, and Hull House. What were their various goals and methods? How successful were these groups?

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Definitions:

Traditional Roles

Established norms and expectations about the behaviors and responsibilities associated with individuals based on their social position or status, such as gender, age, or social class.

Dual-Career Marriages

Relationships in which both partners pursue their own careers and share responsibilities at home, requiring negotiation and cooperation.

Inequality Of Power

The uneven distribution and accessibility of power among different groups and individuals in a society, often leading to disparities in rights, resources, and opportunities.

Male Dominance

A socio-cultural pattern in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.