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• 1 1 Introduction: the interaction

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• What is the core argument presented by Kenneth E. Boulding regarding welfare deservingness and welfare policy?

  Boulding's statement highlights the disparity in social welfare perceptions:
  

  1. Modest table for everyone vs. high table for the deserving.
  2. General belief that most citizens deserve aid, but certain groups (e.g., old, sick, disabled) are viewed as more deserving than the able-bodied unemployed.
  3. Welfare states tend to provide more generous protection to the most deserving groups.

• 2 1.1 BOULDING IN PUBLIC OPINION: ALL ARE

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• What are some ongoing debates regarding welfare attitudes of citizens?

  The welfare attitudes of citizens have spurred several academic debates, including:
  

  1. Causal relationship between welfare opinions and political predispositions (Jaeger, 2008)
  2. Institutional embeddedness in welfare regimes (Larsen, 2006)
  3. Economic state’s effect on welfare generosity (Blekesaune, 2007)
  4. Interrelations of welfare state legitimacy dimensions (Roosma, 2016)
  5. Role of self-interest in welfare opinion formation (Sears and Funk, 1991)

• Why are some social welfare policies more popular than others?

  Certain social welfare policies gain more support due to:
  

  1. Popularity of programs for old, sick, and disabled over able-bodied unemployed
  2. Historical findings by Coughlin (1980) showing preference for old-age pensions and healthcare
  3. Consistency across borders and various demographics termed a ‘universal dimension of support’.

• What were the key findings by Coughlin (1980) regarding welfare support?

  Coughlin (1980) found:
  

  1. Significant preference for old-age pensions and healthcare
  2. Less support for unemployment benefits and social assistance
  3. These patterns remained consistent across national borders, time periods, and ideological divides.

• What explanations exist for the popularity of certain social welfare programs?

  At least four explanations provided by Cook and Barrett (1992) include:
  

  1. Citizens favor programs for vulnerable groups over able-bodied individuals
  2. Societal perceptions of who deserves support
  3. Historical context influencing public opinion
  4. Emotional response to suffering versus perceived laziness.

• What are the reasons for the differing public support for welfare programmes?

  Public support for welfare programmes varies due to several factors:
  

  1. Self-interest: Old-age pensions and healthcare benefit nearly everyone.
  2. Ideology: Programs for the unemployed conflict with conservative views on self-sufficiency.
  3. Performance evaluations: Citizens favor programs perceived as efficient and fair.
  4. Deservingness: The old, sick, and disabled are viewed as more deserving of assistance.

• What are the main findings regarding public support for social welfare policies?

  Popularity of social welfare policies varies, being influenced by factors like:
  

  • Target audience: policies for the old, sick, and disabled are favored
  • Historical consistency: seen across nations, periods, and ideologies
  • Universal dimension: identified by Coughlin (1980) across multiple studies
  • Empirical evidence: confirms this preference repeatedly

• What are the 'CARIN criteria' that underpin citizens' welfare preferences?

  The 'CARIN criteria' consist of:
  

  1. Control - Differentiation of responsibility between elderly and unemployed.
  2. Attitude - Public perceptions of grateful elderly versus deviant unemployed.
  3. Reciprocity - Assumption that elderly contributed more to society.
  4. Identity - Easier to relate to the elderly due to personal contact.
  5. Need - Elderly perceived to have additional age-related health needs.

• How do the elderly and unemployed differ in terms of personal control?

  The distinction in personal control is marked by:
  

  1. Elderly - Considered a biologically determined condition.
  2. Unemployed - Attributed to structural issues (like economic downturns) or individual failures (like laziness).

• What are the main reasons for public support of welfare programmes, particularly for old-age pensions and healthcare?

  Support for these welfare programmes is influenced by:
  

  1. Self-Interest: Nearly everyone will age or face illness/disability.
  2. Ideological Consensus: Programs for the old/sick receive support across ideologies.
  3. Performance Evaluations: Effective programs gain citizens' support.
  4. Deservingness: The elderly and disabled are seen as more deserving than the unemployed.