Social protection as a mechanism for family protection in sub-Saharan Africa
SOURCE: International Journal of Social Welfare
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2012
TITLE AUTHOR(S): Z.Mokomane
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC GROWTH, POVERTY, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7335
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3347
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3347
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2012
TITLE AUTHOR(S): Z.Mokomane
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC GROWTH, POVERTY, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7335
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3347
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3347
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Abstract
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the extended family has for generations been the basis for the sustenance of society, offering material, social, emotional and care-giving support for its members in times of need and crisis. Over the years, however, this institution has been affected by demographic and socioeconomic transformations that have continued to take place in the region. This article illustrates how these changes have contributed to family circumstances that are characterised by economic fragility, debilitating poverty and weakened family support for household chores and care-giving responsibilities. The article argues that the development and provision of more comprehensive social protection policies and programmes in SSA can help mitigate the impact of the changes on families and their members.-
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