Sociální politika – Ondrášek Stanislav (2024)

This publication focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the current state and trends in social policy within the European context. The authors provide readers with insights into the historical development, fundamental principles, and current mechanisms of social policy, emphasizing the Czech Republic and the European Union. The book covers a wide range of topics, from demographic changes such as population aging and migration to ecological challenges and their impact on social systems. The authors introduce the development of social policy in the European Union and clarify its significance for individual member states. They analyze key social rights, such as the right to work, education, healthcare, and decent housing, and describe the Czech social security system with a focus on current changes in the system, including pension reform. The book offers a perspective on social services and their role in the European context. It also addresses issues of equality and solidarity, gender equality, the feminization of poverty, and emphasizes the importance of social policy in combating discrimination. Another important topic is the European social model and the role of EU institutions in shaping social policy. A separate chapter is dedicated to alternative models and challenges for the future of social...