Tukensaajiin
Tukensaajiin is a Finnish-language term that appears in social policy discussions to designate the group of people who receive support from welfare programs. It is not an official administrative category, but a descriptive label used in analysis of how benefits are allocated, accessed, and distributed within a welfare system. The term is employed to discuss who benefits from policies, how those benefits reach them, and how program design affects outcomes.
Etymology and form: The word is formed from elements meaning support and recipient, with the illative suffix
Usage and scope: In academic and policy texts, tukensaajiin is used to examine distributional effects, eligibility
Policy relevance and debates: Discussions about tukensaajiin often address questions of equity, access, stigma, and take-up