welfare systems
[ˈwɛlˌfɛr ˈsɪstəmz]
nounpl: welfare systems
sistemas de bem-estar social
1. Organized programs and institutions established by governments to provide financial assistance, healthcare, housing, and social services to individuals and families in need
Welfare systems in developed countries typically include unemployment benefits, food assistance, and healthcare coverage.
Os sistemas de bem-estar social em países desenvolvidos geralmente incluem benefícios de desemprego, assistência alimentar e cobertura de saúde.
2. The collective framework of social safety nets designed to protect vulnerable populations from poverty and hardship
The expansion of welfare systems during the pandemic helped millions of families survive economic hardship.
A expansão dos sistemas de bem-estar social durante a pandemia ajudou milhões de famílias a sobreviver às dificuldades econômicas.
3. Government-funded or regulated mechanisms that redistribute wealth to ensure basic living standards for all citizens
Different countries have different welfare systems based on their economic models and social values.
Diferentes países têm diferentes sistemas de bem-estar social baseados em seus modelos econômicos e valores sociais.
In Brazil, welfare systems are often referred to as 'assistência social' or 'proteção social,' and discussions about them are deeply tied to addressing inequality and poverty reduction. The concept varies significantly between Brazil's more limited welfare infrastructure compared to developed nations. In the USA and Europe, welfare systems are more established and politically debated topics, often referenced in discussions about government size and social responsibility. The term carries different connotations depending on political perspective.
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