Practice A.r. Desai On The State (5.5.1) - INDIAN SOCIOLOGISTS - CBSE 11 Sociology Understanding Society

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Question 1.
What does the term welfare state mean?
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Think about the services that help people in society.
Question 2.
Name one characteristic of a welfare state.
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Remember it takes action rather than a hands-off approach.
3Question 3.
What is a welfare state?
- A state that provides minimal services
- A state that actively promotes social welfare
- A purely capitalist state
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Think about the role of the state.
4Question 4.
True or False: Desai believes that modern welfare states never meet their claims.
- True
- False
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Reflect on his criticisms of specific countries.
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of welfare state policies on economic inequality in developed nations using empirical data.
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Look for trends in social mobility and economic indicators.
Question 6.
Propose reforms based on Desai’s critiques that would enhance the effectiveness of the welfare state.
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Think creatively about engaging citizens in the welfare process.

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