Success
Social security did not start off very strong. It was a new system in a confusing time for many Americans recovering from the downturn in the economy. Most people would clamber for any help they could get from the federal government. However, in the beginning, most women and minorities were excluded from the benefits of Social Security even though women won their suffrage in 1920.
Job categories that were not covered by the act included workers in agricultural labor, domestic service, government employees, and many teachers, nurses, hospital employees, librarians, and social workers. It also denied coverage to those who did not have a steady wage, income, or job. The system was selective in its choosing of participants. It favored the working white man more than any other demographic.
In its early days, these exclusions exempted nearly half of the working population from benefiting from Social Security. This meant that nearly half of the working population would feel ignored or mistreated by the government. However, it wouldn't take long until people stood up against Social Security and worked towards equality in the system. Even so, it is something we continue to improve in our country today (Social Security Administration).
Job categories that were not covered by the act included workers in agricultural labor, domestic service, government employees, and many teachers, nurses, hospital employees, librarians, and social workers. It also denied coverage to those who did not have a steady wage, income, or job. The system was selective in its choosing of participants. It favored the working white man more than any other demographic.
In its early days, these exclusions exempted nearly half of the working population from benefiting from Social Security. This meant that nearly half of the working population would feel ignored or mistreated by the government. However, it wouldn't take long until people stood up against Social Security and worked towards equality in the system. Even so, it is something we continue to improve in our country today (Social Security Administration).