Problems
Different Attitudes :
Some people criticize the welfare state for being too generous. Others claim that it is not generous enough.
Need a bit more healthy competition and a bit more healthy fear of unemployment
Unit 7 The British Welfare System
What does welfare mean? What is the welfare state like?
Health, comfort and freedom from want a “safety net,” which is designed to help the most vulnerable protection against the unexpected hazards of life (for example, losing a job, becoming sick, having an accident) The welfare state provides education, housing, sustenance, healthcare, pensions, unemployment insurance, sick leave or time off due to injury, etc.
Next Week‟s Presentations
Television talent show/competition: American Got Talent (英国达人) X-factor (英国偶像) Soap operas: Eastenders (东区人) Coronation Street(加冕街)