Conceptualization and Practical Dimensions of Social Welfare: Fundamental Perspectives and New Challenges
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RIS BIB ENDNOTEConceptualization and Practical Dimensions of Social Welfare: Fundamental Perspectives and New Challenges
Publication date: 29.09.2023
Central European and Balkan Studies, 2023, Vol. XXXII, pp. 185 - 199
https://doi.org/10.4467/2543733XSSB.23.011.18437Authors
Conceptualization and Practical Dimensions of Social Welfare: Fundamental Perspectives and New Challenges
Social welfare is a vital aspect of modern democracies, encompassing development, ideas, and public policy implementation. This study focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical dimensions of social welfare, aiming to understand its conceptual background and address contemporary challenges. Analyzing the relationship between social welfare and the concept of “need,” the study highlights the role of welfare policies in meeting essential requirements. It further explores the connection between social welfare, poverty, and social exclusion, emphasizing the need to combat marginalization through effective policies. The study delves into the interdependence of social welfare with economic development and growth, emphasizing their mutual reliance. It also examines the link between social welfare and social rights, advocating the combination of universal and selective policies to achieve welfare for all. Moreover, the study addresses emerging challenges such as digitization, robotization, and the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of social investment and active policy implementation to adapt to new circumstances. The aim is to strike a balance between theoretical foundations, philosophical relationships, and practical solutions, ensuring that fundamental values are upheld while addressing contemporary needs. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of social welfare by bridging theoreticalparameters with practical policies. It underscores the importance of implementing relevant social policies to achieve social welfare and emphasizes the need to adapt social policies to evolving challenges.
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Conceptualization and Practical Dimensions of Social Welfare: Fundamental Perspectives and New Challenges
Conceptualization and Practical Dimensions of Social Welfare: Fundamental Perspectives and New Challenges
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