Abstract:
This article aims to challenge interpretations of the genesis of social welfare that focus solely on Anglo-European experiences, while downplaying the contributions of social protection models outside Western capitalism. Through historiography, we explore the direct and indirect influences of Soviet socialism on the legal frameworks and social protection schemes in the West. We conclude that Soviet socialism played a decisive role in the emergence and expansion of social policies worldwide.
Keywords:
Soviet Union; Socialism; Russian Revolution; Social welfare; Social security; Social rights