Which of the Following Statements Differentiates Social Democratic Welfare Systems

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements differentiates social democratic welfare systems, as in Scandinavia, from other models practiced in Europe?

• A) They assume that welfare encourages dependency.
• B) They seek to achieve equality economically and across gender lines.
• C) They encourage the persistence of extended families.
• D) Women who work outside the home are not eligible for social benefits.

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