Chapter 13 Flashcards
- In which country was the Bismarckian model first introduced?
Germany.
The Bismarckian model was first introduced in Germany under Otto von Bismarck in the 1880s. It was a social insurance system based on compulsory contributions from workers and employers, covering healthcare, pensions, and accident insurance. This model influenced many other countries’ welfare systems.
- The early development of welfare systems in West Central Europe was developed by:
Conservatives and religious forces.
The political Left.
The mobilisation of workers.
The early development of welfare systems in West Central Europe was influenced by a combination of conservatives, religious forces, who saw social welfare as a way to maintain social stability, as well as the political Left and the mobilization of workers during the industrial era. Workers’ movements, particularly in response to poor working conditions, played a key role in pushing for social reforms, while the Left advocated for broader welfare policies. Additionally, conservative and religious forces supported welfare measures as a means of preventing social unrest and maintaining order.
The insurance-based model to protect the vast majority of the population was strongly
dependent on:
Choose one opt
Full (male) employment and stable family structures.
The insurance-based model of welfare, particularly in the Bismarckian system, relied heavily on full male employment and stable family structures. This system was based on the idea that workers, primarily male breadwinners, would contribute to social insurance programs through their employment, and families would be supported by these breadwinners. The stability of employment and family structures was crucial to the model’s sustainability.
