POLS 2150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Homo Economicus, Occupational Segregation

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLS 2150
• Professor: Carol Dauda

Document Summary

Based on the idea that governments should play only a limited role in the distribution of social welfare. The assumption is that the majority of the population will be able to locate their own sources of assistance, whether through the market mechanism of work, or from family and perhaps church or charity. The state should only step in when the normal sources of support fail and the individual is unable to help themselves. Residual welfare is essentially seen as being in place purely for the poorer in society, providing a safety net for those otherwise unable to cope financially. The belief that families (i. e. , women) are the fitting venue for the care of young children, elderly relatives, and other dependent members is widespread in social policies across canada. Underlying this family ethic is the assumption that women will be available and responsive to others; this includes volunteering for work outside the home and being undemanding for themselves.