Social Rights and the Welfare State: A Necessary Relation

Authors

• Mario Santiago Juarez, Autonomous University of Tlaxcala, Mexico

Abstract

The article argues that the welfare state is indispensable for fulfilling social rights, emphasizing that mere recognition of these rights is insufficient without robust state commitment to public policies and systems. It traces the historical development of social rights from the industrial revolution to modern times, highlighting the role of key reforms and international frameworks. The analysis critiques the limitations of judicial enforcement and advocates for structural policies, such as progressive taxation and full employment, to ensure equitable access to essential services like education, healthcare, and housing.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Human Rights Law | International Law | Law | Medical Jurisprudence

Recommended Citation

Mario S. Juarez, Social Rights and the Welfare State: A Necessary Relation, 4 Cardozo Int’l & Compar. L. Rev. 539 (2021).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr/vol4/iss2/5