social security systems
[/ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjurəti ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: social security systems
sistemas de seguridade social
1. Government programs designed to provide economic security and social protection to individuals and families, typically including retirement pensions, disability benefits, unemployment insurance, and healthcare coverage
Different countries have developed varied social security systems to protect their citizens from poverty and economic hardship.
Diferentes países desenvolveram sistemas de seguridade social variados para proteger seus cidadãos da pobreza e dificuldades econômicas.
2. Integrated frameworks of laws, institutions, and financial mechanisms that guarantee basic income and essential services to citizens
The effectiveness of social security systems depends on adequate funding and proper administration.
A eficácia dos sistemas de seguridade social depende de financiamento adequado e administração apropriada.
In Brazil, the social security system is primarily administered by INSS (Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social). The concept is deeply embedded in Brazilian labor law and culture. In the USA, Social Security is a specific federal program established in 1935, while in Portugal and other European countries, comprehensive social security systems are typically considered fundamental rights. The terminology and scope of these systems vary significantly across countries and regions.
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