Abstract
This study aimed to investigate designing and challenges of the implementing gender-specific benefits in social security schemes (NSSF and PSSSF) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Twenty-four (24) respondents were involved in this study. Face-to-face Semi-structured interviews were the main method used in data collection. Data collected were analyzed through Thematic and Content analysis. The findings revealed that the Maternity benefit is the only gender-sensitive benefit included in social security schemes. Additionally, the findings revealed that policies, programs, strategies, and laws concerning social protection are gender blind while social security benefits are characterized by the exclusion of paternity benefits and informal sectors. The study concludes that gender-centered social security benefits can be viewed in the design and implementation of social security benefits. The study recommends that the government should reform social security policies to suit gender as a primary factor in its design. The study recommends that members should demand changes in benefits because members’ contribution is a great source of income in social security schemes.
Highlights
The promotion of gender equality in the design and implementation of social security schemes is very crucial to the attainment of a just society
The Design of Gender-specific benefits The design of gender-specific benefits in the social security schemes is characterized by the inclusion of maternity benefits but excludes paternity and women in the informal sector
OF THE FINDINGS The findings of this study revealed that gender is not primary a factor in the design of social security schemes in Tanzania
Summary
The promotion of gender equality in the design and implementation of social security schemes is very crucial to the attainment of a just society. There has been significant concern from feminists about gender equality and social security schemes over the past decade (Ulrichs, 2016). The interest of the feminist is mainly informed by looking at ways in which social policies promote equality and wellbeing for all (Piovani & Avsar, 2015). Social security can play a significant role in women's economic empowerment and greater gender equality when designed, implemented, and monitored in a gender-responsive way (Tessier et al, 2013). The neglect of gender in designing and implementation of social policies, produces unequal social and economic outcomes for both men and women, and significant challenges persist. Between 71% percent of the world population, the majority being women lack comprehensive social security coverage, and 55% are completely not covered by any social security (ILO, 2019)
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