Hyvinvointiyhteiskunta moraalisena hankkeena : Näkökulmana vastavuoroisuus

Abstract

Reciprocity as a Social Ideal — Hierarchical societies mainly rely on prohibitive norms to further the interests of their own members. In the welfare state, society also serves a positive function in supporting citizens’ standard of living by supplying and securing a number of economic, social and educational rights. This article discusses how reciprocity as an ideal can help broaden the view on welfare and citizens’ role in the quest to securing a more just and equal society.