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- OBJECTIVES OF SOCIAL LEGISLATION : Social legislation derives its inspiration from our constitution and has the following specific objectives: i)Removal of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste, class etc. and promotion of Equality to all. ii)Safeguard the rights of the weaker section such as Women, children, elderly, widows, destitute and the backward classes. iii)Eradication of traditional malpractices and social evils such as untouchability, dowry, child marriage, female infanticide etc. iv)Provision of social security.
- AIM OF SOCIAL LEGISLATION : To change and reorganize Society by improving its social and economic condition. § Each individual of the society has to be given equal rights and equal opportunities. § Social legislation aims to address social problems through legislative means, and initiates process of social reform and Social Change based on Sound social rules. § Since the process of social change in fast social legislation also provides desired direction to changes.
- NEEDS FOR SOCIAL LEGISLATION : to ensure social Justice, § to bring about social reform, § to promote social welfare, § to bring about desired social change, § to protect and promote of rights of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups of the society.
- NATURE OF LEGISLATION IN WELFARE STATE: Women welfare § Child welfare § Schedule caste development § Welfare of OBC § Welfare of disable person § Labour Welfare § Housing welfare
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Social legislation is a broad term that refers to the body of law that governs the relationship between individuals and the state. It includes laws that regulate a wide range of activities, such as EMPLOYMENT, Education, healthcare, and housing.
Social legislation has a long history, dating back to the ancient world. The first recorded social legislation was the Code of Hammurabi, which was enacted in Babylonia in the 18th century BC. The Code of Hammurabi included laws on a variety of topics, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and slavery.
In the Middle Ages, social legislation was largely concerned with the regulation of guilds and apprenticeships. The guilds were organizations of craftsmen who regulated the production and sale of goods. Apprenticeships were a system of training for young people who wanted to learn a trade.
The Industrial revolution led to a new wave of social legislation. The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid economic Growth that began in the late 18th century. The Industrial Revolution led to the development of new technologies and the growth of factories. The growth of factories led to a number of social problems, such as child labor, unsafe working conditions, and pollution.
In response to these problems, governments began to enact social legislation. One of the most important pieces of social legislation from this period was the Factory Act of 1833. The Factory Act limited the hours that children could work and required factories to provide safe working conditions.
The 20th century saw a further expansion of social legislation. The Great Depression of the 1930s led to a number of social programs, such as Social Security and Unemployment insurance. The Second World War also led to a number of social programs, such as the GI Bill, which provided education and housing assistance to veterans.
In the post-war period, social legislation continued to expand. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s led to a number of laws that prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or national origin. The War on POVERTY of the 1960s led to a number of programs, such as Head Start and Medicaid, which were designed to help the poor.
In recent years, there has been a debate about the role of social legislation. Some people argue that social legislation is necessary to protect the poor and the vulnerable. Others argue that social legislation is too expensive and that it creates a culture of dependency.
The debate about social legislation is likely to continue for many years to come. However, there is no doubt that social legislation has played a major role in shaping the modern world.
Here are some of the most important social legislations in the United States:
- The Social Security Act of 1935: This act created a system of social insurance that provides benefits to retirees, the disabled, and survivors of deceased workers.
- The Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965: This act created a system of Health insurance for the elderly and the poor.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964: This act prohibited discrimination d="M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube