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Women and social security: a progressive approach
1Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|December 9, 1993
Summary
The Social Security system exacerbates economic inequalities, particularly for women. Progressive restructuring is essential to ensure economic viability and equity for all beneficiaries.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Public Policy
- Gender Studies
Background:
- The Social Security system's underlying assumptions and economic impact are examined.
- Current structures may reinforce existing economic inequalities.
- Focus on the 1990s impact on women within the Social Security framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore assumptions and alternatives for Social Security's economic viability and equity.
- To analyze the gendered impact of Social Security benefits and taxation.
- To advocate for progressive restructuring of the Social Security system.
Main Methods:
- Critical analysis of Social Security's foundational assumptions.
- Examination of benefit and taxation provisions.
- Focus on the experiences of working and older women in the 1990s.
Main Results:
- The Social Security system, despite theoretical gender neutrality, has a disparate impact on women.
- Single women are particularly disadvantaged by the current system.
- Existing structures exacerbate economic inequalities.
Conclusions:
- Progressive restructuring of Social Security is imperative.
- Changes are needed to meet the needs of workers, the elderly, and societal demands.
- Suggestions for systemic change are provided.