Analysis On Germany’s Social Security System In Bismarck Period

Germany is the home of the social security system in the world, butalso the development of the social security system is one of the most maturecountries.Therefore, the German social security system with a pioneeringand exemplary distinct, holds the extremely important status in the history ofthe development of the world social security system.In view of this, in-depthstudy of the German social security system and its significance is no doubtmeaningful.This paper focuses on the period of time to explore the creation of thesocial security system in Bismarck reign.First of all, this paper fully reveals the profound causes of the socialsecurity system began in Germany. The social security system,first builtduring the reign of Bismarck, is the inevitable outcome of the developmentof German history.It is the need to consolidate the unity of the GermanEmpire and centralized political system, and maintain the rule of Empire.Atthe same time, a good economic foundation, the strong tradition of socialassistance, extended pass the tradition of pragmatism, improving people’slivelihood demands of public opinion and the Bismarck administration topromote homeopathy is also an important reason prompted Germany′sfirst social security system.Secondly, this paper tries to create a thorough explanation of thecomplex and tortuous process in establishing Germany′s social securitysystem. Exploration of establishing social security system in Germany is arduous,because there is no model and experience to draw upon.The initialpath was difficult and tortuous, it experienced sprouting，forming andpreliminary development three stages，consuming more than70years.According to different national periods and social development,thegovernment introduced various laws and regulations in a timelymanner.After the test of practice,evaluation of the policy′s gains andlosses，absorbing the mainstream public opinion,adjusting and perfectingthe mechanism,the social security system has been established on the basisof the public recognition.Thirdly, this paper focus to discuss the characteristics of the Germansocial security system and its far-reaching historical influence.The Germandiversification,standardization,institutionalization,legalization,autonomy,and many other features.The establishment of this system, althoughGermany′s purpose is to maintain the safety of Its rule，and with theevolution t of society also exposed many defects, it is undeniable that its rolein enhancing people′s living standards,easing the class conflicts,realizingsocial harmony,and promoting the development of the national economy.Itspositive effects is widely known in the world,providing a rich and valuableexperience for other countries, especially as a new social security systemconstruction in China.