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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-79-73
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.11.79.73
Language: English
Citation: Nunev, S. T. (2019). Public assistance and social work development in Bulgaria from 1934 to 1944. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 11 (79), 348-355. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-79-73 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.11.79.73 |
Pages: 348-355
Published: 30.11.2019
Abstract: In the present article, problems of the development of public assistance and social work in Bulgaria in the period from 1934 to 1944, which is characterised by certain dynamics in social, political and professional aspect are analysed. During this period intense upgrading and development of the social legislation is carried out and conditions for the realisation of the statutory and targeted social assistance activities by the state are created. Its efforts are supported by the active work of civic and charitable organisations, Bulgarian Orthodox Christian Church, the processes of professionalization and institutionalisation of social work and the education and training of competent and qualified social workers. Although certain political changes are carried out, the country is dragged into World War II and administrative centralization measures are taken, at the same time important governmental initiatives in the field of social politics and social legislation are carried out. Among them with its importance, the Ordinance-Law for Public Assistance stands out. Through it normative regulations for public assistance are introduced and the organisation, management and functions of the new territorial structures are provided. The basis of foster care are laid, as well as the Ordinance on the placement of orphans in families. The state actively supports the social work education and creates conditions to provide competent and qualified social workers to the system for system of public assistance. The work of charitable organisations is centralised and controlled by two national organisations. Despite from these restrictions they carry out numerous initiatives helping children and elderly people in a disadvantaged situation. The Bulgarian Orthodox Christian Church is one of the main subjects of the social support activities throughout this whole period. Its distinguished representatives are the inspirers and organizers of many initiatives to help the needy.
Key words: public assistance; social work; social legislation; social work education; charitable activities; Orthodox Christian Church activities.
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