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Welfare State
refers to a country that is commited to correction the problem of unequal distribution of wealth in a capitalist economy. In addition to implementing social security programs, countries that qualify as welfare states use their powers of taxation to redistribute income from rich to poor
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Welfare State Key Functions
- 1). Using states power to acheive desired goals
- 2). Altering the normal operation of the market place
- 3). Using grants, taxes and income programs
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Social Policy
is a plan or blueprint that guieds a governments strategies for helping citizens to meet a wide range of material and social needs
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Social Programs
programs that are developed, implemented and administered in the areas of social welfare, health care or post secondary education
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Social Security
government programs and services that aim to assist people who are limited in their ability to earn income as a result of old age, disability, unemployment sickness or other contingencies
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Social Services
are non-income programs provided by government or charitable organizations. The primary aim of these services is to enhance social functioning, foster self-sufficiency, and promote health and well-being
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