Welfare State Concepts and Features

The video explains the relationship between the welfare state and social democracy, highlighting core values like freedom, justice, and solidarity. It describes the components of a welfare state, including financial and social services, and non-cash benefits. Different types of welfare states, such as liberal, conservative, and social democratic, are discussed. The video emphasizes the need for the welfare state to adapt to global, economic, and social changes. Further resources are available on the Academy for Social Democracy and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung websites.

What are the core values of social democracy as discussed in the video?

• Freedom, Justice, Solidarity

• Peace, Prosperity, Progress

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• Unity, Diversity, Inclusion

How does the welfare state contribute to a social democracy?

• By promoting inequality

• By increasing taxes without benefits

• By providing basic material security and access to education

• By limiting citizens' rights

Which of the following is NOT a component of the welfare state?

• Financial services

• Social services

• Non-cash benefits

• Military services

What is a characteristic of the liberal welfare state?

• High taxation with extensive social services

• Strong dependency on personal income for security

• Focus on modern family models

• Equal benefits for all occupational groups

Which welfare state model is prevalent in Scandinavia?

• Capitalist welfare state

• Social democratic welfare state

• Liberal welfare state

• Conservative welfare state

What is a key feature of the conservative welfare state?

• Distinction between occupational groups

• Universal healthcare access

• Support for modern family models

• Focus on gender equality

How is the social democratic welfare state funded?

• Through private donations

• By high taxation

• Through corporate sponsorships

• By international aid

Why must the welfare state continually adapt?

• To reduce government spending

• To eliminate all social services

• To maintain its historical structure

• To address changing global and social conditions

What is the metaphor used to describe the welfare state in the video?

• A static monument

• A completed puzzle

• A finished painting

• A house that is never finished

Where can further information about the welfare state be found?

• On the Academy for Social Democracy website

• In fictional novels

• In local newspapers

• Through social media platforms