In which way can the Esping-Andersen theory help us into doing a comparative analysis of the European social systems?

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

6 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/16/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction.
A coherent model which allows comparison.
1. The main tool for measurement in social policy and social welfare analysis.
2. Esping Andersen's model.
3. The fact that the welfare state as a system of stratification has been neglected.
4. The only way to equality and justice is a minimal state intervention.
Empirical validation despite some weaknesses.
1. The concept of de-commodification.
2. The method of calculation of overall index scores.
3. Esping Andersen's typology.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.

Abstract

Europe is facing major changes at the beginning of the 21st century. Many consider the 19th century as savage industrialization's one. Liberalism largely evolved in the 20th century as evidenced by the fantastic pace of growth of welfare state in many countries in the 1960s and the 1970s. Indeed, in the period following the Second World War, providing welfare to citizens became a fundamental feature of western statehood. Immediately after the war, a new social spirit dominated Europe and affected all social classes. This was largely due to the sense of purpose that developed during the war and a revulsion against the irresponsible, decadent and depression-ridden interwar period. Therefore, social expenditures increased rapidly and traditional relief systems that provided assistance only to the most needy of populations were transformed into comprehensive systems of universal benefits through the welfare state. Marshall, writing in the 1950's, was the first to understand this was an inevitable step in the natural progression of states' relations to their citizens.