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Die israelische Sozialpolitik der 80er und 90er Jahre ist durch zwei, teils konfligierende Trends charakterisiert, die vordergründig als ökonomisch motiviert erscheinen, tatsächlich aber politischer Natur sind. Der Haupttrend, der von neo-konservativen Kräften getragen wird, geht in Richtung Abbau und Marginalisierung des Wohlfahrtsstaates, d.h. insbesondere Rückzug des Staates aus der Verantwortung für die soziale Versorgung und Zukunftssicherung der Gesamtbevölkerung; der zweite Trend, der in gewisser Weise gegensteuert, besteht in der Ausweitung sozialer Fürsorgeprogramme für einzelne, besonders bedürftige Zielgruppen. Beide Trends zusammen genommen sind Ausdruck der Abkehr vom sozial-demokratischen, europäischen Modell der Sozialpolitik und der Hinwendung zum konservativen US-amerikanischen Modell. (DÜI-Hns)

The article examines the Histradut's policies in the areas of wages and welfare and their effects on equality in Israeli society. The author points out the need for a broader, more sophisticated and more balanced outlook on social policy in the Labour movement. What is needed above all is in his view a more equitable wage policy, in order to prevent the growth of unnecessary wage differentials, and a greater integration between the general social welfare policies and occupational welfare. (DÜI-Hns)

AbstractThis article reports the findings of a study that explored possible connections between the perceived influence and the background variables of members of the 13th Israeli Knesset (MKs). The study involved extensive interviews with members of the 13th Israeli Knesset (1992–1996) and with a group of policy makers. It also drew on archival and quantitative data concerning the background variables and activities of the MKs. The article includes a short overview of the Israeli political system and of the 13th Israeli Knesset and its composition. The research methodology is described in the beginning of the article. The perceived influence of the MKs and their background variables are then the article. The perceived influence of the MKs and their background variables are then presented. Subsequently, possible correlations between the MKs'background variables and their influence are explored. The article ends with a discussion and a presentation of conclusions.

Explores possible connections between perceived influence and background variables of legislators, 1992-96