How are the German and the British social security systems comparable? What are the problems when evaluating welfare states? A short overview.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Social security system – Germany
- Historical background
- Political background
- Individual insurance
- Pension system
- Health care
- Family
- Accident
- Unemployment
- Great Britain
- Historical background
- Political background
- Individual insurance
- Pension
- Health care
- Family
- Accident insurance
- Unemployment
- To put in a nutshell ..
- Evaluation of welfare states
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comparative analysis of the German and British welfare systems, focusing on their historical development, political contexts, and individual insurance schemes. The analysis explores the similarities and differences between the two systems, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities for each country.
- Historical evolution of welfare systems in Germany and Britain
- Political foundations and principles of social security in both countries
- Comparative analysis of individual insurance programs, including pensions, health care, family benefits, accident insurance, and unemployment
- Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of each welfare state model
- Discussion of the challenges and potential solutions for sustainability and effectiveness of welfare systems in the 21st century
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter explores the German social security system, starting with its historical development from the 19th century, highlighting the influence of Bismarck and the development of various insurance schemes. The chapter then delves into the political background, outlining key principles and policies that shape the system. The third section focuses on individual insurance, covering pensions, health care, family benefits, accident insurance, and unemployment.
The second chapter shifts the focus to the British welfare system, mirroring the structure of the first chapter by examining its historical evolution, political context, and individual insurance schemes. The chapter draws parallels and contrasts between the German and British systems, highlighting both similarities and differences in their approaches to social security.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this text include: social security, welfare state, Bismarck Model, individual insurance, pensions, health care, family benefits, accident insurance, unemployment, historical development, political context, comparative analysis, sustainability, effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main differences between the German and British welfare systems?
The analysis explores differences in historical evolution, political foundations, and the structure of individual insurance programs like health care and pensions.
What is the "Bismarck Model" in the context of German social security?
The Bismarck Model refers to the 19th-century insurance schemes introduced in Germany, which form the historical basis for its modern social security system.
Which individual insurance schemes are compared in the text?
The text compares pension systems, health care, family benefits, accident insurance, and unemployment benefits in both Germany and Great Britain.
What are the challenges for welfare states in the 21st century?
Key challenges include maintaining sustainability and effectiveness amidst changing economic and political landscapes in both countries.
How is the historical background of the British system described?
The chapter on Great Britain examines its unique historical and political evolution to provide a contrast to the German social insurance model.
- Quote paper
- BA Susanne Obermaier (Author), 2009, Comparison of the German and the British welfare system, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/187779
