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Social legislation and Social Work, Anagha e, Social science division , irtc
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"Legislation of today is to meet the social needs of yesterday.", -Oliver Wendell
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Definition of Social Legislation, Dr. R.N. Saxena defines social legislation as 'any act passed by the legislature or a decree issued by the government for the removal of certain social evils or for the improvement of social conditions or with the aim of bringing about social reform., A comprehensive definition of the term social legislation is found in the Dictionary of Sociology by Fairchild. According to this definition, social legislation means laws designed to improve and protect the economic and social position of those groups in society which because of age, sex, race, physical or mental defect or lack of economic power cannot achieve health and decent living standards for themselves.
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“To sum up these definitions social legislation can be defined as special laws which are passed with the special purposes of improving the socio-economic position of the specific groups such as women, children, elderly, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, physically and mentally challenged, unorganized workers, agricultural and landless laborer's and other such vulnerable groups.”, Definition- Social Legislation, Social legislations, according to Prof. Gangrade, involve an active process of remedy by preventing or changing the wrong course of society or by selecting among the courses that are proved to be right., Social Legislation generally means "The Laws' designed to improve and protect the economic & social position of those group in society which because of age, race, sex, physical or mental disability or lack of economic power, can't achieve healthful standards of living for themselves.
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To change and reorganize society by improving its social and economic condition., Each individual of the society has to be given equal rights and equal opportunities., Social legislation aims to address social problems through legislative means, and initiates process of social reform and social change based on sound social rules., Aims of Social Legislation, Since the process of social change in fast social legislation also provides desired direction to changes.
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Objectives, Social legislation derives its inspiration from our constitution and has the following specific objectives: , i)Removal of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste, class etc. and promotion of equality to all., ii)Safeguard the rights of the weaker section such as women, children, elderly, widows, destitute and the backward classes., iii) Eradication of traditional malpractices and social evils such as untouchability, dowry, child marriage, female infanticide etc. iv)Provision of social security.
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Women welfare, , Child welfare, , Schedule caste development, , Welfare of OBC, , Welfare of disable person, NATURE OF LEGISLATION IN WELFARE STATE, Laboure welfare, , Housing welfare, , Women welfare:
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Fundamental and source of our all Legislations-social or otherwise, Fundamental rights (Part III)and Directive, Principles of State Policies (Part IV), FR ensure individual freedom (Articles 12 to 35), DPSP direct the state to bring social order ensuring justice of all types (Articles 36to 51), Constitution of India
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Social legislation as a tool of social change, Two school of thoughts -Yes and No Undoubtedly. It intend to serve various purposes (Five P's):, Protective, Prohibitive, Preventive, Promotive, Progressive
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Global Definition of the Social Work Profession (2014), Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline, That promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people., Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work., Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing.
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The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, , The Muslim Women (Protection of, , Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, , The Special Marriage Act, 1954, , The Family Courts Act, 1984, Legislations Related to Marriage /Family
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Legislation Related to Inheritance and Succession - The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, , Legislations Related to Minority and Guardianship Law -, , The Majority Act, 1875 , The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1,956, , Legislation Related to Adoption- The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, Legislations Related to inheritance and Succession, Minority and Guardianship, Adoption
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Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956, Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 , Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 The National Commission for Women Act 1990 , Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Work Place Act 2013, Legislations s Related to Woman
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Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill 2014 • The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986, The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992, The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005(4 of 2006), The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2007, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012, Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and, Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994, Legislations Related to Children
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Drugs and Magic Remedies Objectionable, Advertisements) Act, 1954, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, The Mental Health Act, 1987, The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994, Legislations Related to Health
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The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, Legislations Related to Weaker Sections & Minorities
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The Probation of Offenders Act 1958, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, Prison Act, Jail manual-Parole, Furlough, Leave, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code, Legislations Related to Correctional Services
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Legislations Related to Senior Citizens : The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Legislations Related to Persons With Disabilities: The Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, Legislations Related to Senior Citizens, Disabled
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Related to Human Rights :The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (10 of 1994), Related to Environment :The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Related to Consumers: The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Related to Good Governance: The Right to Information Act, 2005, Related to Employment Security: The MNREG Act, 2005, Related to Food Security The National Food Security Act, 2013, Some other important Legislations
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Aware yourself with the problem & law, , Building perspective, , Connecting people, , Design action, , Educate and empower people, What Social work professionals can and should do ?
