The Comparison Of Social Assistance Between China And America

Social Assistance is one of the welfare services which appeared along with the coming of human civilization. In the developmental process of society, it is gradually becoming legalization and systematization. As an important part of Social Security System, Social Assistance has not been allowed to be neglected by us. Along with the socio-economic reform unceasingly deepening in our country and the international economy situation being changed for the China's entering to WTO, Social Assistance System has been increasingly displaying its importance.This paper expatiates on the history of Social Assistance, defines the concept of Social Assistance and indicates the important meaning of constructing a harmonious Society. It summarizes the historical evolution and present situation of Social Assistance system in China and America, gives emphasis to analyze the four most influential plans of American Social Assistance system and carries on the comparison of Social Assistance system between China and America from four points of view. At last, the paper proposes some constructive opinions to construct the new Social Assistance System in China.