Poor Law

how society was being cared for and thus the poor became a vital focus point. Because of the drastically increasing numbers of poverty stricken individuals the Elizabethan Poor law of 1601 was created and enacted. In this paper we will be examining three major aspects of this law. First, what social problems caused a need for this legislation? Second, who was it designed to help, and what was the goals that it intended to accomplish? And third, how were things changed in society and for human services after it was placed in legislation? Let us now address the first…

In this essay, the New Poor Law System established in 1834 was outlined and evaluated fundamentally on how it works. It outlined the causes of poverty, some historical backgrounds, Chadwick and the development of the New Poor Law, diseases & poverty and the Laissez Faire ideology. The outlines also include the underserving and deserving, how effective the workhouse and how the social problems were addressed. In 1832, the government setup an agreement for the Royal Commission to explore the work…

“cleanse” the land from the poor. In 1536, England was a country undergoing huge changes. The monasteries were being dissolved, and England faced a big rebellion, the Pilgrimage of Grace, from Northerners whom were angry about the religious changes. Attitudes to poverty were not at all sympathetic; many hated and distrusted those unemployed whom travelled around (vagabonds). This distrust was not helped by those who pretended to be disabled, who were called “cranks”. This essay will look at the…

It has looked at the changing attitudes in society from the Poor Law Act 1834 to the reforms of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the fall out from the Boer War. It has described how changing attitudes in society altered the mindset of those both in government and the population. All of these factors led to the development of a greater sense of social justice for universality and equality highlighting a sea change in the balance of power from the deep-rooted system where those who did…

relief of the Poor, 1601 or the Elizabethan Poor law was an Act of Parliament of England. It is prevalently also known as the ‘Old Poor Law’ and was approved in 1601 that formed a national poor law system for countries of Great Britain; England and Wales. During the 16th century, England was going through a bad phase of stern economic depression with large unemployment, rapid price inflation and food crisis. These deteriorating conditions led to the increase of miserable poor and worsening of…

1832 - English government appointed the Royal Commission - inquire workings of Poor Law and how to improve it. • Leading commissioner • Made it known that system needed to be reformed to stop the citisens from demanding public funds – usually unnecessary Controversy • 1834 – measure passed, Chadwick didn’t get what he wanted (thought he would take charge of New Poor Law) • Only made secretary – disappointed, inferior • Clash with the 3 Commissioners, George Nicholls, Thomas Frankland…

During the Pre-Industrial revolution everything was clean and neat, women had nice fancy dresses and everyone attended church on Sunday, but after the industrial revolution the working class could no longer live at their own pace or supplement their income. In 1834 the poor law created workhouses for the distressed. They were built to be harming people from staying in relief and was used to separate families from one another. Poorhouse was made like a living hell to warn the workers from ever…

During the English poor laws, the poor were distinguished between the “deserving” and “undeserving” which was a very harsh way to distinguish between the two. Those considered “undeserving” were often whipped in the streets, and were seen as social pariahs branded with the letter “P” on the outside of their clothing. In no way was society accepting of the poor, and this often discourages people from openly seeking financial assistance.Many opposed social security considering it was funded…

I studied, trusting in God to show me in every way how to love how He loves. Now He has led me here to prepare my heart and mind even more to serve. Based on the my study of the course material of this week, I consider The Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601 the most important historical event in the history of the human services profession. My reasoning for considering the Poor Laws of 1601 as highly important is that, in my opinion, it got the ball rolling. It leads to events like the The Charity…

England hosted the Great Exhibition to showcase the might and power of the British Empire. It was such a special occasion that the home of the exhibition, the Crystal Palace, was designed specifically for the event (Keach 602). The Great Exhibition considered the first World’s Fair, a large event presented to the public to show items and ideas from all over the globe (“World’s Fair”). Reading about this grand event makes me wonder about the public and how in awe they must have been from seeing…