Soziologie und Sozialpolitik

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The text explores various aspects of social policy through a sociological lens, divided into four main parts. The first section addresses the theory of social policy, discussing the interplay between sociology and social policy, the historical development of social programs, and the political sociology of social policy functions and innovations. It also delves into the search for a sociological paradigm within the welfare state and outlines a theoretical framework for social problems, emphasizing the transition from everyday understanding to scientific justification in sociology. The second part focuses on labor conditions and social policy, highlighting the humanization of work and its implications for autonomy in work processes, alongside sociological findings on co-determination and practical responses. The third section addresses organizational challenges within social policy, examining issues in service administration, the theory of personal services, and the participation of individuals in social policy through self-management and the enforceability of social needs. Finally, the fourth part emphasizes the contribution of sociology to social policy actions, discussing social scientific research in social insurance, policies for disabled and mentally disturbed individuals, and the challenges of family policy consulting. It also touches on the social implications of infrastructure disparities and segregation, as well as