Social work and welfare system Commonalities and differences between Portugal, Spain and Germany

Abstract

The development of the welfare state intersects with the knowledge and the Social Action. Specialists in this area argue that knowledge and action are associated with Social Service to the type of welfare state pursued in each country. In this context, we consider the relationship between social work and welfare system in three European countries Portugal, Spain and Germany in comparative perspective, showing their commonalities and differences.

Keywords

• Serviço social
• Estado
• Providência
• Semelhanças
• Diferenças.