Social policy domains: social welfare and social security in South Africa.

This article examines the domains of social policy with particular reference to social welfare and social security policy in South Africa. Recognition is attributed to the shift in social welfare policy and programmes, and in social security towards a developmental paradigm. The challenges include i...

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Publicado en:International Social Work Vol. 45; no. 3; pp. 325 - 338
Autor principal: Triegaardt JD
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications, Ltd. Jul2002
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Sumario:This article examines the domains of social policy with particular reference to social welfare and social security policy in South Africa. Recognition is attributed to the shift in social welfare policy and programmes, and in social security towards a developmental paradigm. The challenges include inter alia those of a comprehensive social security system; linking social assistance to developmental programmes; and the need for research to support policy options for social welfare and social security.