Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2004;42(2):195-212.
성인지적 관점과 한국의 여성복지정책 -여성복지정책인식, 요구도, 만족도 조사를 중심으로-
Gender Perspective and Women's Welfare Policies in Korea -On the Basis of the Results of a Survey on the Degrees of Perceptions of Women's Welfare Policies, Needs, and Satisfactions-
박미석, 송인자, 한정원
숙명여자대학교 생활과학부,숙명여자대학교 아시아여성연구소,숙명여자대학교 아시아여성연구소
ABSTRACT
This research is based on the survey of welfare beneficiaries, aiming to set up the gender-equal welfare policies. Through the survey, this research examines status of women in the family and society and also examines, the degree of perception of women's welfare policies, needs, and satisfaction. According to the survey results, the current welfare policies that are limited to needy women should expand its range, enforcing the infra structure. That employment policy for women turned out to be very important in welfare policies. Demand for more enlarged welfare policies is quite high, especially in housing, employment and elderly care. On the contrary, the degree of satisfaction degree appears quite low because of unrealistic welfare program and benefits. In order to improve the welfare policies, more active and realistic employment policies should be emphasized with the proper support for family life. To raise the status of women, proper policies for women's economic independence should be set up. In addition, consciousness of gender equality should be encouraged in the whole society. Also, women's participation in politics and decision-making process is necessary.