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Q. what is social policy and global social policy?
How does globalization impact upon

social policy? Changing social welfare services and actions in globalized world.
Social Policy
Social policy refers to government policy which consists of those actions which have a direct
impact on the welfare of citizens, by providing some services or incomes. Thus, the main
actions consist of social security, public assistance, health and welfare services as well as
housing and crime fighting policies.
Social policy is the term given to government policies, actions, programmes, or initiatives
that are intended to address and improve social problems.
The three models can be described as follows:
1. The Residual Welfare Model of Social Policy:This model assumes that there are two
channels through which the individual’s needs are met adequately: the private market and
family. Only when this two collapse, the institutions of the welfare state will get into the
action.
2. Performance Model of Social Policy: This model argues that social needs should be met
on the basis of merit, productivity and work performances, especially analyzing incentives,
reward, effort and training class and group memberships.
3. The Institutional Redistributive Model of Social Policy: In this model, social welfare is
viewed as providing universalist services outside the market. The model is based on the
principle of necessity and also on the effects of social changes and the social equality
principle.
Rationale for globalizing Social policy
 Addressing global social problems

 Free movement of capital between nations
 Reducing inequality
 Sharing knowledge and best practices
 Improving global governance
 Responding to the challenges of globalization
 Promoting human rights and social justice
 Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations
 Enhancing social protection and security
 Improving the quality of life for all people
 Advancing sustainable development goals
 Ensuring social policy coherence across borders
 Supporting international cooperation and solidarity
 Encouraging innovation and creativity in social policy solutions
 Building trust and collaboration among nations
 Promoting social inclusion and participation
 Strengthening global social policy networks and partnerships.
Global social Policy

Global social policy refers to global goals and institutional arrangements on promoting
inclusive and equitable global developments that create enabling environments for nations to
exercise socially oriented policies.
Global social policy is a framework for addressing social problems and promoting social
welfare at a global level. It involves the development and implementation of policies and
initiatives that are responsive to the needs of diverse populations and that promote social
inclusion and equity worldwide.
Globalization impact on social policy
Globalization has a significant impact on social policy in several ways, including:

 Sets welfare states in competition with each other
 Brings new players into the making of social policy
 Raises the issues with which social policy is concerned, those of redistribution,
regulation and rights, to a supranational level that has both a regional (EU, ASEAN,
MERCOSUR, SADC and so on) and global dimension
 Creates a global private market in social provision
 Encourages a global movement of peoples that challenges territorial-based structures
and assumptions of welfare obligation and entitlement
 Redefining the role of the state
 Intensifying social inequalities
 Transforming the nature of work
 Creating new social challenges
 Facilitating the transfer of ideas and practices
Global Issues in Social Welfare Policy

 Migration
 HIV/AIDs
 Poverty
 Violence against women
 Protection of children (Child abuse and neglect, child labor)
 Drug Abuse and addiction
 Ageing
 Ending hunger and achieving food security
 Gender Equality
 Interethnic violence and conflict
 Mental health problem
 Indigenous people
 Minority groups
 Climate change
Challenges for Global Social Policy

 Inequality
 Financialization
 Lack of decent jobs
 Divergence of productivity and wage
 Changing nature of service industry
 Labor market
 Ageing society
 Changes of family structure
 Lack political awakening and limitations of political system
 Climate change
 Protracted crises
Suggestions
 Achieving universal access to basic social services
 Enabling all men and women to attain secure and sustainable livelihoods, and decent
working conditions
 Promoting systems of social protection
 Fostering social integration
Changing social service in globalized world
The changing global context has led to the transformation of social welfare services and
actions in several ways, including:
Expanding the scope of social welfare: Globalization has led to the expansion of the scope
of social welfare beyond the traditional focus on poverty reduction to include broader social
and economic issues, such as gender inequality, climate change, and human rights.
Emphasizing social investment: Globalization has led to a shift towards social investment
approaches, which focus on investing in human capital and promoting social inclusion, rather
than simply providing social assistance or relief.
Promoting social innovation: Globalization has created opportunities for social innovation,
including the development of new social policies and programs that are responsive to the
needs of diverse populations and that leverage new technologies and practices.
Strengthening social protection systems: Globalization has highlighted the importance of

social protection systems in promoting social welfare and mitigating the impact of economic
shocks and crises. This has led to efforts to strengthen social protection systems at the global,
national, and local levels.
Enhancing international cooperation: Globalization has created opportunities for
international cooperation and coordination in social welfare, including the sharing of
knowledge and best practices, and the development of global standards and frameworks for
social welfare.
Overall, the changing global context has led to a transformation of social welfare services and
actions, highlighting the need for more comprehensive, innovative, and integrated approaches
to promoting social welfare and well-being in a globalized world.

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Q. what is social policy and global social policy?

How does globalization impact upon

The three models can be described as follows:

Rationale for globalizing Social policy

 Addressing global social problems

Global social Policy

Globalization impact on social policy

Globalization has a significant impact on social policy in several ways, including:

Global Issues in Social Welfare Policy

Challenges for Global Social Policy

Changing social service in globalized world

Strengthening social protection systems: Globalization has highlighted the importance of

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