Die vorliegende Arbeit enthält die Präsentationsfolien und den Referatstext sowie Diskussionsfragen zum Thema "Der Dritte Weg"
This paper contains the presentations slides, the presentation text and questions to be discussed regarding the "Third Way".
Aus dem Inhalt: / Contents:
1. Positive Welfare (Anthony Giddens)
2. The Schröder-Blair-Paper
3. Criticism (Barkan, Butterwegge)
4. Discussion
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Positive Welfare (Anthony Giddens)
- The Schröder-Blair-Paper
- Introduction
- Learning from Experience
- New Programs for Changed Realities
- A New Supply-Side Agenda for the Left
- An Active Labour Market Policy for the Left
- Criticism (Barkan, Butterwegge)
- Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the “Third Way” approach to welfare state reform as proposed by Anthony Giddens and exemplified in the Schröder-Blair paper. It analyzes the key principles of this approach, including the transition from a welfare state to a social investment state, the importance of self-responsibility, and the need for a more active labour market policy.
- Shift from a traditional welfare state to a social investment state
- Emphasis on self-responsibility and individual initiative
- Modernization of the labour market with an active labour market policy
- Critique of traditional left-right thinking and ideological barriers to pragmatic solutions
- Focus on human capital investment and the creation of jobs as drivers of social cohesion
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Positive Welfare (Anthony Giddens): This chapter introduces the concept of “positive welfare” as envisioned by Anthony Giddens, a key figure in the “Third Way” movement. It emphasizes the need for a state-provided basic income, alongside support for self-responsibility. The potential risks of increased benefits, such as moral hazard and altered social habits, are also discussed.
- The Schröder-Blair-Paper: This chapter examines the influential document co-authored by former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. It outlines the principles of the “Third Way” approach to social policy, advocating for a shift towards social investment and a more flexible and active labor market. Key elements include a focus on human capital investment, job creation, and a modernized health care and pension system.
- Criticism (Barkan, Butterwegge): This chapter presents critical perspectives on the “Third Way” approach, highlighting the arguments of scholars such as Joanne Barkan and Christoph Butterwegge. Criticisms include concerns about the lack of clarity on financing, the potential for inequality, and the potential for coercion in the context of individual responsibility.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the concept of the "Third Way" and its implications for welfare state reform. Key themes include social investment, self-responsibility, active labor market policy, human capital, modernization, and the critique of traditional left-right politics.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2011, The "Third Way". Positive Welfare, the Schröder-Blair-Paper and Criticism of the Concept, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/315182
