Understanding Social Welfare of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a unique history, governing system and economy. These
three unique features are crucial to an understanding of the social
welfare in the territory. In this essay, I will illustrate the
development of social welfare in Hong Kong during different periods.
At the end of the paper, I would take a look at the changing attitude
of Hong Kong people towards the social policy.
Before World War II
In this period, the term 'social welfare' refers to limited social
security and social services. Due to imperialism and colonialism,
social welfare provided by the colonial government was very scarce and
developed as a response to address immediate social needs. Besides,
the governors of Hong Kong would change after every 4 to 5 years and
the population in Hong Kongfluctuated to such an extent that the
government see unnecessary to implement any long-term social policy.
Social welfare services were mainly provided by voluntary groups such
as Christian church and traditional Chinese organization (clansman
associations and charity organizations). They were supported by
private donations. Health services (e.g. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
(1872) and Po Leung Kok (1882)) were provided by the Chinese Charity
organizations. Other mutual aid committees were set up by these
non-government organizations (N.G.Os).As we can see, there is only
little role of the Government in providing social services.
After World War II
Due to sudden surge of refugees from the Mainland China, the colony
faced many problems and there is a need to reconstruct the social
structure. Since Hong Kong's society wa...
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... her ability to provide social welfares.
During this period of economic downturn, the people may want more from
the government, but instead of providing more, the government decided
to cut the expenditure on welfare due to huge budget deficit. So, it
sounds like the government refuse to hear citizens' cries and demands.
The communication gap between the government and her citizens widens.
Conclusion
Social policy is controversial and full of conflicts. What's more, the
disfavoring of welfare provision in Hong Kong by the Central
authorities had definitely hindered the government in providing more
welfare service. The rigidity in the government may lead to disastrous
problems and lead to social instability. Therefore, the Government
must think thoroughly and consult the public whenever new policy is
implemented.
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