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Local Political Power and Social Protection Policies for Elderly People in the Portuguese Context - An Exploratory Study

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dc.contributor.authorMaurício, Cezarina
dc.contributor.authorMatias, Liliete
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-19T10:56:44Z
dc.date.available2022-09-19T10:56:44Z
dc.date.issued2021-08-09
dc.description.abstractSince the Carnation Revolution in April of 1974, and the consequent approval of the Portuguese Republic Constitution (1976), the country’s legislative trend has been geared towards the expansion of local government power, in Portugal. This issue has acquired new relevance recently, with the new reconfiguration of the political decentralization process, through Law No. 50/2018, of 16th August. This is a gradual process, still ongoing, and delayed by the current pandemic situation. Local authorities play a decisive role in the country's development, both in the present and in the past. Initially focused on creating essential and basic infrastructures for the people, now includes other concerns, such as social protection. The definition and implementation of social policies, targeted to different populations, has become an essential axis of action, in a country marked by territorial disparities and an aging population. This study aims to understand the role of local administration in the characterization of social policies targeted at senior populations. The present work is a study of qualitative and explorative nature. Using documentary research and content analysis, we identified and characterized the measures aimed at the senior population implemented by two municipalities (Gouveia and Ourém). The analysis of the results allows us to conclude that the municipalities implemented measures that target the elderly population directly. Seniors also benefit from other measures, applicable to other age groups. It is important that the discussion focuses on these measures and the achievement of their goals. Measures to protect the elderly population are urgent, especially in a southern European country like Portugal, that has an ageing population, with a considerable increase in people aged 65 and over.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationMaurício, C., & Matias, L. (2021). Local Political Power and Social Protection Policies for Elderly People in the Portuguese Context - An Exploratory Study. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 17(26), 60. Disponível em https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2021.v17n26p60pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.19044/esj.2021.v17n26p60pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1857-7431
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/7687
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.publisherEuropean Scientific Journal, ESJ,pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectAgeingpt_PT
dc.subjectSocial politicspt_PT
dc.subjectLocal powerpt_PT
dc.titleLocal Political Power and Social Protection Policies for Elderly People in the Portuguese Context - An Exploratory Studypt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage77pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage60pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleEuropean Scientific Journalpt_PT
oaire.citation.volumeVol. 17, n.º 26pt_PT
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