Daniel Engster
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- October 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780198719564
- eISBN:
- 9780191788659
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198719564.003.0006
- Subject:
- Political Science, Political Theory
This chapter discusses welfare policy for the poor and economically disadvantaged. Although contemporary political philosophers have outlined many proposals for achieving justice for the poor, most ...
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This chapter discusses welfare policy for the poor and economically disadvantaged. Although contemporary political philosophers have outlined many proposals for achieving justice for the poor, most theories remain ideal in one important respect: they pay little attention to the real-world nature of poverty. This chapter develops a non-ideal theory of justice for the poor based on a public ethics of care. Most poverty in contemporary Western societies is associated with dependency and caregiving. Care ethics thus provides a useful framework for addressing it. The most important policies that states can support in order to mitigate poverty and economic disadvantage are those that support caregivers, children, the sick, elderly, and disabled. This chapter criticizes approaches to economic justice based on libertarianism, a universal basic income, universal stakeholder grants, property-owning democracy, and liberal or market socialism, and identifies a variety of income- and employment-related policies for addressing economic disadvantaged and povertyLess
This chapter discusses welfare policy for the poor and economically disadvantaged. Although contemporary political philosophers have outlined many proposals for achieving justice for the poor, most theories remain ideal in one important respect: they pay little attention to the real-world nature of poverty. This chapter develops a non-ideal theory of justice for the poor based on a public ethics of care. Most poverty in contemporary Western societies is associated with dependency and caregiving. Care ethics thus provides a useful framework for addressing it. The most important policies that states can support in order to mitigate poverty and economic disadvantage are those that support caregivers, children, the sick, elderly, and disabled. This chapter criticizes approaches to economic justice based on libertarianism, a universal basic income, universal stakeholder grants, property-owning democracy, and liberal or market socialism, and identifies a variety of income- and employment-related policies for addressing economic disadvantaged and poverty
Gary Craig (ed.)
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- May 2018
- ISBN:
- 9781447333746
- eISBN:
- 9781447333791
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447333746.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Communities and Organizations
This book blends theory and practice-based case studies to review how different community development approaches can empower minority ethnic communities to confront racism and overcome social, ...
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This book blends theory and practice-based case studies to review how different community development approaches can empower minority ethnic communities to confront racism and overcome social, economic, and political disadvantage. The book explores key questions about the empowerment and capacity-building of minority ethnic groups. Using case studies from across the ‘developed’ world, and in differing social and economic contexts, the book explores these issues in working with asylum-seeker communities, addressing tensions between minorities and building alliances, in work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and using arts-based approaches. The book will stimulate wider debates about the role of community development in relation to ‘race’ and ethnicity at a time when ‘race’ is being ‘invisibilised’ in public policy, and will be an invaluable resource for policy-makers, politicians, academics, and students from many disciplines.Less
This book blends theory and practice-based case studies to review how different community development approaches can empower minority ethnic communities to confront racism and overcome social, economic, and political disadvantage. The book explores key questions about the empowerment and capacity-building of minority ethnic groups. Using case studies from across the ‘developed’ world, and in differing social and economic contexts, the book explores these issues in working with asylum-seeker communities, addressing tensions between minorities and building alliances, in work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and using arts-based approaches. The book will stimulate wider debates about the role of community development in relation to ‘race’ and ethnicity at a time when ‘race’ is being ‘invisibilised’ in public policy, and will be an invaluable resource for policy-makers, politicians, academics, and students from many disciplines.
Kenneth McK Norrie
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- September 2015
- ISBN:
- 9781845861193
- eISBN:
- 9781474406246
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- DOI:
- 10.3366/edinburgh/9781845861193.003.0029
- Subject:
- Law, Family Law
In the House of Lords decision of Miller v Miller, McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] UKHL 24 the English rules on financial provision on divorce were clarified and made, in the judges’ eyes at least, ...
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In the House of Lords decision of Miller v Miller, McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] UKHL 24 the English rules on financial provision on divorce were clarified and made, in the judges’ eyes at least, fairer. The Scottish judge in the case, Lord Hope, expressed the view that to achieve a similar fairness in Scotland the Scottish legislation would require amendment. This commentary disagrees with that suggestion.Less
In the House of Lords decision of Miller v Miller, McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] UKHL 24 the English rules on financial provision on divorce were clarified and made, in the judges’ eyes at least, fairer. The Scottish judge in the case, Lord Hope, expressed the view that to achieve a similar fairness in Scotland the Scottish legislation would require amendment. This commentary disagrees with that suggestion.
Valerie Maholmes
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- April 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780199959525
- eISBN:
- 9780199372034
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199959525.001.0001
- Subject:
- Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology
The book focuses primarily on the ways in which children and families experiencing the challenges of economic disadvantage use hope as a way to manage and overcome adversity. The author asks ...
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The book focuses primarily on the ways in which children and families experiencing the challenges of economic disadvantage use hope as a way to manage and overcome adversity. The author asks important questions relevant to program development and policy. Such questions include “Are we wired to hope?” and “Can friendships ameliorate the effects of problematic parenting styles?” The centerpiece of the book is the interviews with family members who have experienced adversity but have managed to overcome these experiences through the support of targeted programs and evidence-based interventions. In addition, student leaders participating in focus group discussions provide unique perspectives on the important role parents and teachers play in motivating youth to succeed. Finally, the professionals who work with children and families experiencing adversity share their insights and observations on effective intervention approaches and provide insights regarding the roles of culture and spirituality in fostering positive outcomes. Excerpts from these interviews are used to make the research accessible and to help call attention to processes that promote hope and foster resilience.Less
The book focuses primarily on the ways in which children and families experiencing the challenges of economic disadvantage use hope as a way to manage and overcome adversity. The author asks important questions relevant to program development and policy. Such questions include “Are we wired to hope?” and “Can friendships ameliorate the effects of problematic parenting styles?” The centerpiece of the book is the interviews with family members who have experienced adversity but have managed to overcome these experiences through the support of targeted programs and evidence-based interventions. In addition, student leaders participating in focus group discussions provide unique perspectives on the important role parents and teachers play in motivating youth to succeed. Finally, the professionals who work with children and families experiencing adversity share their insights and observations on effective intervention approaches and provide insights regarding the roles of culture and spirituality in fostering positive outcomes. Excerpts from these interviews are used to make the research accessible and to help call attention to processes that promote hope and foster resilience.
