HLTH352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Nuclear Family, Welfare, Old Age
18 Feb 2018
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Week 9 & 10 work, retirement, and resources in later life. Cultural context: transitions following capitalism/urbanization varies by culture, western societies preferred nuclear family units, establish their own households, e. g. , germany, england, eastern europe extended family units, extended family lived in same dwelling, e. g. , italy. Russian revolt: government decided to provide basic services and pensions to war veterans and civil servants to prevent any revolts (end of 19th century/beginning of 20th century) Institutionalization of pensions: germany 1889 male workers >70 (oldest scheme, canada 1927 >70, link between old age, pension, retirement. Inequalities created by work histories prior to retirement are not only perpetuated after retirement, but may become amplified by cumulative effects over time. Retirement savings plans: social insurance vs. social assistance, social insurance, provides income security and continuity in living standards. Individuals have rights for particular assets income security, continuity in living standards: everyone is eligible more dignity, equity.
