SSFMS24HKI Social Security in Finland (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand the structure and administration of the Finnish social security system
• understand the roles of public, private and third sectors in providing and delivering social services and benefits
• understand the relevant legislation on social security

Sisältö

Contents:
• Finnish social security system: services, benefi ts and insurances
• Provision and delivery of social services and benefi ts
• Legislation regarding the Finnish social security system

Oppimateriaalit

Heikki Hiilamo (2022): A Truly Missed Opportunity - The Political Context and Impact of the Basic Income Experiment in Finland (European Journal of Social Security)
Merita Mesiäislehto, Pasi Moisio and Ilari Ilmakunnas (2022) Do Red-Flagged Clients Exit Social Assistance Earlier than Others? The Case of the Finnish Social Assistance System (Social Policy and Society)
Juho Saari (2023): Welfare state in a Fair Society? Post-Industrial Finland as a Case Study (Experiencing Society and the Lived Welfare State)
Pelastakaa Lapset ry, Save the Children Finland (2022) Children's Voice 2022. Experiences of children and young people of life in low-income families: welfare gaps and challenges.

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, group work and individual exam. Compulsory attendance on orientation and seminar.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

135 hours