Social Democratic Approach To poverty

Question 1

Who should be responsible for social welfare

Answer 1

The Government should be responsible for social welfare and for action to eliminate problems that affect the most vulnerable and socially excluded in society

Question 2

What threatens the stability of society

Answer 2

Social Inequality threatens the stability of society, and wealth and income should be redistributed through taxation.

The more you earn the more you pay. The state should provide “womb to tomb” support to reduce social inequality and tackle poverty.

Question 3

Why should benefits be available to all

Answer 3

Benefits should be available tc all because means tested benefits create a stigma on those claiming them. This means that sometimes those entitled to benefits won’t claim them. Means testing also puts people off from getting low paid jobs as they are not much better off working than being on benefits

Question 4

What promotes a cohesive society

Answer 4

The need for more social cohesion - greater equality in health care, education, and employment promotes a more cohesive and less divided society.