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Social context refers to variables that, while not usually the direct target of policy, are crucial for understanding the context within which social policy is developed.
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For example, the proportion of elderly people in the total population is not the direct target of policy but it shapes how specific policies impact on the living standards of the elderly and on their costs.
Unlike other indicators, social context indicators cannot be unambiguously interpreted as “good” or “bad”. For example, cross-country differences in the number of lone-parent families may reflect cultural factors, although in all countries social policy makers are called upon to confront its consequences.
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OECD, 2007, Society at a Glance: OECD Social Indicators, 2006 edition, OECD, Paris.
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Theme: Social and welfare statistics |
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on Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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