Security benefits for the family: An issue in social protection

Demographic changes in society have clear implications for the U. S. Social Security system. Changing familial relationships will affect the scope and value of Social Security protection that will require policy changes as well. In reporting the changes in family structure, this analysis also discus...

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Published in:Social thought (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2001-01, Vol.20 (3-4), p.17-23
Main Author: Chen, Yung-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
demographic changes
elderly women
family structure
social policy
Social Security
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Summary:Demographic changes in society have clear implications for the U. S. Social Security system. Changing familial relationships will affect the scope and value of Social Security protection that will require policy changes as well. In reporting the changes in family structure, this analysis also discusses implications for Social Security benefits and the effects on minorities and women, and calls attention to policy proposals.
ISSN:0099-183X
DOI:10.1080/15426432.2001.9960292