Suchergebnisse

It is asserted that the Danish child care system has historically been characterized by continuity rather than reform; an explanation for this trend is offered. An overview of Danish society is presented, illustrating its social democratic ideological orientation; in addition, it is noted that the Danish welfare state is based on a weak-breadwinner model. Factors responsible for the highly institutionalized approach to child care policy are reviewed, eg, the establishment of pedagogical organizations & their alignment with the Social Democratic party. The formation of a universalist child care policy during the 1960s, the subsequent attempt at retrenching the child care system during the 1970s, & the partial decentralization of social services in the 1980s are addressed. It is noted that the Social Democratic government increased families' capacity to choose between public & private child care during the 1990s. A rationale for the Danish program's resiliency despite such political change throughout the late 20th century is then presented; the system's ramifications for achieving gender equality & potential problems that may damage Danish child care policy are also considered. 41 References. J. W. Parker

It is asserted that the Danish child care system has historically been characterized by continuity rather than reform; an explanation for this trend is offered. An overview of Danish society is presented, illustrating its social democratic ideological orientation; in addition, it is noted that the Danish welfare state is based on a weak-breadwinner model. Factors responsible for the highly institutionalized approach to child care policy are reviewed, eg, the establishment of pedagogical organizations & their alignment with the Social Democratic party. The formation of a universalist child care policy during the 1960s, the subsequent attempt at retrenching the child care system during the 1970s, & the partial decentralization of social services in the 1980s are addressed. It is noted that the Social Democratic government increased families' capacity to choose between public & private child care during the 1990s. A rationale for the Danish program's resiliency despite such political change throughout the late 20th century is then presented; the system's ramifications for achieving gender equality & potential problems that may damage Danish child care policy are also considered. 41 References. J. W. Parker

The organizations, activities, & responsibilities of Denmark's Equal Status Council (DESC), created in the 1970s, are described. DESC is the focus for feminist operations in the state, & the dominant agency for legislation on gender equality. DESC grew out of great controversy about women's role in society as homemaker vs worker, so in composing DESC, multiple sides of the debate had to be represented. The strategies & ideology of DESC have largely been influenced by women's organizations, especially since 1988. Even though these organizations are rivals in attracting members, they share similar perceptions of the tactics for embracing women's interests. The outcomes for DESC have been ambiguous; they have increased gender equality, but other areas vital for women's status & well-being have remained outside their scope. M. Pflum