The Welfare State

It could be argued that the concept of citizen rights has become extended over the years to incorporate a sense of entitlement that sometimes runs counter to the self-sufficiency upon which the United States was founded. The theoretical foundation for this concept overlaps with the welfare state and exclusionism in modern society.

Question 1

Using the resources you located in this unit's study, explain the terms citizen rights, welfare state, and exclusionism. How do the definitions in the sources you located compare to the definitions found in your text? Analyze the differences and similarities. Use this analysis to inform an explanation of your own views on whether or not a welfare state is appropriate and whether or not it can add public value in today's diverse society.