Glütserooliga

Glütserooliga refers to a German term used to describe a type of disability employment in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The term is also known as "Glütserol" by some sources. Glütserooliga was a non-attributable pension system introduced by the German state in 1844 to provide financial assistance to individuals unable to work due to a lack of physical or mental capacity.

The Glütserooliga was designed to ensure that individuals who were unable to contribute to society due to illness or disability received a basic level of support. The pension system was administered by local authorities and was means-tested, meaning that only those in genuine need were eligible to receive benefits.

The benefits under the Glütserooliga system were typically limited to a small amount of money and were intended to provide a basic level of support, rather than a comprehensive income. The system was also based on a complex structure of eligibility criteria, which often made it difficult for individuals to access benefits.

The Glütserooliga system was gradually phased out in the early 20th century as more comprehensive and modern social security systems were introduced. Today, the term Glütserooliga is largely of historical interest, and its legacy is seen in the modern social welfare systems of many European countries. Despite its limitations, the Glütserooliga represents an important precursor to modern social security systems and continues to be studied by historians and social scientists as an example of early attempts to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.