Title: Module 2 Introduction: (CU3 M2) The Welfare State
Course: SkillsCom HDFS 201 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 3 Module 2 - The Welfare State

In this Module, your focus will be on understanding the development of the welfare state. What does that term even mean? How are the welfare state and capitalism related? Where does the family wage system fit in? You will discuss some fundamental positions conservative and liberal policymakers in the recent past have taken regarding social policies that affect families. You will then study two pieces of legislation enacted with support from both liberals and conservatives: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Welfare Reform of 1996.

Module Outcomes:

- Define the term welfare state.
- Distinguish liberal from conservative perspectives.
- Summarize the following pieces of legislation: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Welfare Reform of 1996.
- Interpret how current policies fit or do not fit with the changing structure and needs of families.