The module describes the main features attached to Nordic welfare societies with emphasis on the Finnish experiences and developments. The module helps students to make a distinction between different type of welfare regimes, to better understand the distinctiveness of the Nordic welfare model and differences between Nordic countries.
Contents
The course offers an introduction to the Nordic welfare model and its transition. It will provide some basic knowledge of the Nordic welfare society in general and the Finnish one in particular. Based on comparative research approaches, the course aims to determine the position of the Finnish welfare society among the other European countries by paying attention on work and labour, social security, gender and equality, family and care policies, child protection, economy of the welfare state and immigration.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Participation in classroom work, essay, literature.