Gerry Alons
- Published in print:
- 2021
- Published Online:
- January 2022
- ISBN:
- 9781529210347
- eISBN:
- 9781529210378
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781529210347.003.0003
- Subject:
- Political Science, Public Policy
Agricultural policy is an area in which policy reform tends to be incremental rather than far-reaching, partly due to powerful farm interests. This chapter analyses two decades of debate in US ...
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Agricultural policy is an area in which policy reform tends to be incremental rather than far-reaching, partly due to powerful farm interests. This chapter analyses two decades of debate in US agriculture on the role of direct payments to farmers as an appropriate policy instrument of state intervention, explaining why they could be constructed as a feasible policy solution in the debate on the 1996 and 2002 farm bills, but were later considered problematic, resulting in their discontinuation in the 2014 farm bill. This chapter provides an explanation for this policy shift by focusing on the discursive construction of problems and solutions, particularly how actors develop arguments binding particular problems and solutions, while delegitimating alternative problem-solution associations proposed by opponents. The case study highlights the importance of policy context variables (e.g. fiscal constraints, state of the economy) in the interaction with policy actors’ interests and discursive strategies, explaining why binding of particular problem-solution associations was successful at specific points in time, and not viable at others.Less
Agricultural policy is an area in which policy reform tends to be incremental rather than far-reaching, partly due to powerful farm interests. This chapter analyses two decades of debate in US agriculture on the role of direct payments to farmers as an appropriate policy instrument of state intervention, explaining why they could be constructed as a feasible policy solution in the debate on the 1996 and 2002 farm bills, but were later considered problematic, resulting in their discontinuation in the 2014 farm bill. This chapter provides an explanation for this policy shift by focusing on the discursive construction of problems and solutions, particularly how actors develop arguments binding particular problems and solutions, while delegitimating alternative problem-solution associations proposed by opponents. The case study highlights the importance of policy context variables (e.g. fiscal constraints, state of the economy) in the interaction with policy actors’ interests and discursive strategies, explaining why binding of particular problem-solution associations was successful at specific points in time, and not viable at others.
M. Nutley Sandra, Walter Isabel, and T.O. Davies Huw
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861346650
- eISBN:
- 9781447304166
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861346650.003.0008
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter analyses how research use can be improved in policy settings. It notes the relative dearth of properly evaluated studies. It identifies strategies that address both research supply and ...
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This chapter analyses how research use can be improved in policy settings. It notes the relative dearth of properly evaluated studies. It identifies strategies that address both research supply and research demand issues, and the interplay between them. It also details the strategies that draw on broader models of the policy process. It emphasizes the role of wider policy networks. It illustrates how interaction and intermediation shape the connection between research and policy.Less
This chapter analyses how research use can be improved in policy settings. It notes the relative dearth of properly evaluated studies. It identifies strategies that address both research supply and research demand issues, and the interplay between them. It also details the strategies that draw on broader models of the policy process. It emphasizes the role of wider policy networks. It illustrates how interaction and intermediation shape the connection between research and policy.
Alan Fenna
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- May 2016
- ISBN:
- 9781447310273
- eISBN:
- 9781447310297
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447310273.003.0003
- Subject:
- Political Science, Public Policy
This chapter argues that one cannot make sense of policy analysis in Australia without an appreciation of the economic challenges that have faced Australian governments over the last forty years. A ...
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This chapter argues that one cannot make sense of policy analysis in Australia without an appreciation of the economic challenges that have faced Australian governments over the last forty years. A conjunction of cyclical and structural problems in the two decades from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s forced a re-evaluation of the policy framework that went back to the beginning of the century and had embedded itself in the Australian way of life. Re-evaluation came in the form of an historic shift toward economic liberalisation in both the regulation of the private sector and the operation of the public sector.No aspect of public policy was immune, as economic reasoning established a presence in policy-making across all domains.Less
This chapter argues that one cannot make sense of policy analysis in Australia without an appreciation of the economic challenges that have faced Australian governments over the last forty years. A conjunction of cyclical and structural problems in the two decades from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s forced a re-evaluation of the policy framework that went back to the beginning of the century and had embedded itself in the Australian way of life. Re-evaluation came in the form of an historic shift toward economic liberalisation in both the regulation of the private sector and the operation of the public sector.No aspect of public policy was immune, as economic reasoning established a presence in policy-making across all domains.
Alison Penny
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- November 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199561643
- eISBN:
- 9780191730313
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199561643.003.0001
- Subject:
- Palliative Care, Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Patient Care and End-of-Life Decision Making
It is said that the death of a loved one or a close acquaintance can have a rather profound effect and serve as a challenging experience for a young person. As such, there have been a number of ...
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It is said that the death of a loved one or a close acquaintance can have a rather profound effect and serve as a challenging experience for a young person. As such, there have been a number of services set up over the last twenty years that provide support to bereaved children and their families. This chapter discusses the philosophy behind the development of childhood bereavement services, as well as the specific policy context in England and the current provision.Less
It is said that the death of a loved one or a close acquaintance can have a rather profound effect and serve as a challenging experience for a young person. As such, there have been a number of services set up over the last twenty years that provide support to bereaved children and their families. This chapter discusses the philosophy behind the development of childhood bereavement services, as well as the specific policy context in England and the current provision.
Ivar Lødemel and Heather Trickey
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861341952
- eISBN:
- 9781447301462
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861341952.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Comparative and Historical Sociology
This chapter provides a working definition of workfare, which is used in this book. The discussion identifies key elements of workfare programmes, and outlines the policy context for workfare ...
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This chapter provides a working definition of workfare, which is used in this book. The discussion identifies key elements of workfare programmes, and outlines the policy context for workfare policies in a discussion of a move from ‘passive’ to ‘active’ labour market policies. An ideological context is presented in the discussion of two competing concepts — ‘dependency’ and ‘social exclusion’ — in relation to worklessness. The chapter then presents the structural context for workfare, as well as giving a presentation of key economic indicators in the seven countries and a description of differences in welfare state and social assistance regimes.Less
This chapter provides a working definition of workfare, which is used in this book. The discussion identifies key elements of workfare programmes, and outlines the policy context for workfare policies in a discussion of a move from ‘passive’ to ‘active’ labour market policies. An ideological context is presented in the discussion of two competing concepts — ‘dependency’ and ‘social exclusion’ — in relation to worklessness. The chapter then presents the structural context for workfare, as well as giving a presentation of key economic indicators in the seven countries and a description of differences in welfare state and social assistance regimes.
Nigel Malin
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- September 2020
- ISBN:
- 9781447350163
- eISBN:
- 9781447352273
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447350163.003.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, Public Policy
The UK austerity programme has been defined as a fiscal policy and a deficit reduction programme consisting of sustained reductions in public spending and tax rises. Among the questions tackled in ...
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The UK austerity programme has been defined as a fiscal policy and a deficit reduction programme consisting of sustained reductions in public spending and tax rises. Among the questions tackled in this chapter are: ‘were austerity policies an inevitable response to the financial crisis?’ Ideas on austerity are featured by writers including Blyth, Dorling, Skidelsky, Seymour, Kynaston, O’Hara, Rushton and Cooper and Whyte. The chapter asks: whether the dismantling of the welfare state became essential to tackle the budget deficit; and whether the UK government was wise to opt for austerity after the financial collapse of 2008, or should it have gone for economic stimulus. Austerity policies rather than stimulating growth have led to a dismantling of social systems that operated as a buffer against economic hardship.Less
The UK austerity programme has been defined as a fiscal policy and a deficit reduction programme consisting of sustained reductions in public spending and tax rises. Among the questions tackled in this chapter are: ‘were austerity policies an inevitable response to the financial crisis?’ Ideas on austerity are featured by writers including Blyth, Dorling, Skidelsky, Seymour, Kynaston, O’Hara, Rushton and Cooper and Whyte. The chapter asks: whether the dismantling of the welfare state became essential to tackle the budget deficit; and whether the UK government was wise to opt for austerity after the financial collapse of 2008, or should it have gone for economic stimulus. Austerity policies rather than stimulating growth have led to a dismantling of social systems that operated as a buffer against economic hardship.
Richard Olsen and Harriet Clarke
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861343642
- eISBN:
- 9781447302902
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861343642.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Health, Illness, and Medicine
This chapter provides a review of relevant literature on parenting and disability, which looks at parenting support and the barriers that certain parents encounter when bringing up their children. It ...
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This chapter provides a review of relevant literature on parenting and disability, which looks at parenting support and the barriers that certain parents encounter when bringing up their children. It argues that disabled parents have been mainly invisible in that particular tradition of social-policy research. The chapter studies policy context, particularly of the 1989 Children Act and the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act. It aims to determine the role these Acts play in structuring the response of formal services to disabled parents. The chapter also tries to show how their practice and policy legacies influence the way parents are supported.Less
This chapter provides a review of relevant literature on parenting and disability, which looks at parenting support and the barriers that certain parents encounter when bringing up their children. It argues that disabled parents have been mainly invisible in that particular tradition of social-policy research. The chapter studies policy context, particularly of the 1989 Children Act and the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act. It aims to determine the role these Acts play in structuring the response of formal services to disabled parents. The chapter also tries to show how their practice and policy legacies influence the way parents are supported.
Katrina Brandon
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520223097
- eISBN:
- 9780520937772
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520223097.003.0024
- Subject:
- Biology, Biodiversity / Conservation Biology
Costa Rica has been considered a leader in a wide array of policies and actions that supported natural resource management, conservation, and biodiversity. In this chapter, the policy context for ...
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Costa Rica has been considered a leader in a wide array of policies and actions that supported natural resource management, conservation, and biodiversity. In this chapter, the policy context for conserving biodiversity in Costa Rica is discussed. It identifies the relevant contextual factors of scale, history, social forces, and other policies that have affected Costa Rican conservation. It also examines how conservation in Costa Rica is linked to larger debates concerning biodiversity conservation worldwide.Less
Costa Rica has been considered a leader in a wide array of policies and actions that supported natural resource management, conservation, and biodiversity. In this chapter, the policy context for conserving biodiversity in Costa Rica is discussed. It identifies the relevant contextual factors of scale, history, social forces, and other policies that have affected Costa Rican conservation. It also examines how conservation in Costa Rica is linked to larger debates concerning biodiversity conservation worldwide.
Catherine Palmer
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847420763
- eISBN:
- 9781447303473
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847420763.003.0010
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Research and Statistics
This chapter explores some of the issues and challenges faced by a social researcher working in an Australian policy context. It is particularly concerned with the process and politics that ...
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This chapter explores some of the issues and challenges faced by a social researcher working in an Australian policy context. It is particularly concerned with the process and politics that underpinned an action research project conducted with a group of young Muslim, refugee women who play together in a ‘New Arrivals’ soccer team in Adelaide, South Australia. Although the chapter is concerned with sport, the issues it raises are considered as well. In addition, the chapter focuses not only on the findings of the research, but on the processes that underpin the research. The chapter begins with an overview of the soccer programme and its underlying preventive health agenda. The chapter ends by considering the key issues of research transfer and the governance of knowledge.Less
This chapter explores some of the issues and challenges faced by a social researcher working in an Australian policy context. It is particularly concerned with the process and politics that underpinned an action research project conducted with a group of young Muslim, refugee women who play together in a ‘New Arrivals’ soccer team in Adelaide, South Australia. Although the chapter is concerned with sport, the issues it raises are considered as well. In addition, the chapter focuses not only on the findings of the research, but on the processes that underpin the research. The chapter begins with an overview of the soccer programme and its underlying preventive health agenda. The chapter ends by considering the key issues of research transfer and the governance of knowledge.
John Welshman
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861348357
- eISBN:
- 9781447302384
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861348357.003.0003
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter attempts to explain the background to and timing of the cycle speech by tracing the longer-term continuities. It looks in particular at, first, Joseph's own family background and ...
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This chapter attempts to explain the background to and timing of the cycle speech by tracing the longer-term continuities. It looks in particular at, first, Joseph's own family background and approach to poverty; second, his interest in problem families; third, the broader policy context of the late 1960s and early 1970s, including debates about poverty, abortion, and family planning; fourth, the DHSS Preparation for Parenthood initiative, including a seminar at All Souls College, Oxford, in April 1973; and, fifth, the influence of debates in the US that focused on IQ, the culture of poverty, and the benefits of early intervention (such as the Head Start programme) as a means of countering the effects of poverty on human development.Less
This chapter attempts to explain the background to and timing of the cycle speech by tracing the longer-term continuities. It looks in particular at, first, Joseph's own family background and approach to poverty; second, his interest in problem families; third, the broader policy context of the late 1960s and early 1970s, including debates about poverty, abortion, and family planning; fourth, the DHSS Preparation for Parenthood initiative, including a seminar at All Souls College, Oxford, in April 1973; and, fifth, the influence of debates in the US that focused on IQ, the culture of poverty, and the benefits of early intervention (such as the Head Start programme) as a means of countering the effects of poverty on human development.
Lindsey Napier
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- November 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198515814
- eISBN:
- 9780191730498
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198515814.003.0011
- Subject:
- Palliative Care, Patient Care and End-of-Life Decision Making, Palliative Medicine Research
This chapter discusses palliative care social work. It sets out to understand and respond to the social dimensions of the experience of people with life-threatening illness. The chapter looks at the ...
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This chapter discusses palliative care social work. It sets out to understand and respond to the social dimensions of the experience of people with life-threatening illness. The chapter looks at the policy context and examines social work practice with respect to two levels of engagement with people with life-threatening illness and progressive disorders. It provides fragments of social work practice to form pictures of the social dimensions of ill people's experience and of the breadth of a social work response.Less
This chapter discusses palliative care social work. It sets out to understand and respond to the social dimensions of the experience of people with life-threatening illness. The chapter looks at the policy context and examines social work practice with respect to two levels of engagement with people with life-threatening illness and progressive disorders. It provides fragments of social work practice to form pictures of the social dimensions of ill people's experience and of the breadth of a social work response.
David Griffiths, Nando Sigona, and Roger Zetter
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861346346
- eISBN:
- 9781447303152
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861346346.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Migration Studies (including Refugee Studies)
This chapter addresses the broader institutional and policy context that is affecting the development of refugee community organisations. It presents a summary of the theoretical questions, which are ...
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This chapter addresses the broader institutional and policy context that is affecting the development of refugee community organisations. It presents a summary of the theoretical questions, which are discussed in Chapter Two as well. The chapter also has a short summary of the contents of the following chapters.Less
This chapter addresses the broader institutional and policy context that is affecting the development of refugee community organisations. It presents a summary of the theoretical questions, which are discussed in Chapter Two as well. The chapter also has a short summary of the contents of the following chapters.
Stan Kidd and Tony Reeves
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- September 2015
- ISBN:
- 9781447314899
- eISBN:
- 9781447314929
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447314899.003.0007
- Subject:
- Political Science, Public Policy
Written from the perspective of senior officers of a major English metropolitan authority, this chapter offers an insight into the challenge of seeking to service the needs of a diverse citizenry ...
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Written from the perspective of senior officers of a major English metropolitan authority, this chapter offers an insight into the challenge of seeking to service the needs of a diverse citizenry whilst simultaneously negotiating draconian budget cuts. In this context the need for research intelligence with instrumental utility is revealed as an absolute priority. This chapter provides a perspective on the potential cross-over of values between local authority personnel committed to ‘serving the needs and protecting the interests of our communities and the aspirations of researchers informed by a commitment to public engagement. At the same time it also painfully suggests reasons why this possibility may not easily be realised.Less
Written from the perspective of senior officers of a major English metropolitan authority, this chapter offers an insight into the challenge of seeking to service the needs of a diverse citizenry whilst simultaneously negotiating draconian budget cuts. In this context the need for research intelligence with instrumental utility is revealed as an absolute priority. This chapter provides a perspective on the potential cross-over of values between local authority personnel committed to ‘serving the needs and protecting the interests of our communities and the aspirations of researchers informed by a commitment to public engagement. At the same time it also painfully suggests reasons why this possibility may not easily be realised.
Mary Whowell and Justin Gaffney
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847421067
- eISBN:
- 9781447303169
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847421067.003.0006
- Subject:
- Sociology, Occupations, Professions, and Work
This chapter highlights some of the progress that has been made in research on male sex work, and explores the diversity of the male scene. It considers the current policy context in England and ...
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This chapter highlights some of the progress that has been made in research on male sex work, and explores the diversity of the male scene. It considers the current policy context in England and Wales in relation to what is known about patterns, places, and forms of male sex work. The chapter provides supporting evidence by research and data emanating from the UK, but also draws on international work. It outlines the current policy context, paying particular attention to A Coordinated Prostitution Strategy (Home Office, 2006). The chapter then contextualizes the male sex industry in terms of its broad demographics and details a new model for thinking about research on male sex work. It also explores different forms and practices of male sex work in public and indoor locations. The chapter draws conclusions regarding the current regulation of the male sex industry, and makes recommendations as to where legislative attention should be focused.Less
This chapter highlights some of the progress that has been made in research on male sex work, and explores the diversity of the male scene. It considers the current policy context in England and Wales in relation to what is known about patterns, places, and forms of male sex work. The chapter provides supporting evidence by research and data emanating from the UK, but also draws on international work. It outlines the current policy context, paying particular attention to A Coordinated Prostitution Strategy (Home Office, 2006). The chapter then contextualizes the male sex industry in terms of its broad demographics and details a new model for thinking about research on male sex work. It also explores different forms and practices of male sex work in public and indoor locations. The chapter draws conclusions regarding the current regulation of the male sex industry, and makes recommendations as to where legislative attention should be focused.
Adam Dinham, Robert Furbey, and Vivien Lowndes (eds)
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847420305
- eISBN:
- 9781447302285
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847420305.001.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Sociology of Religion
Based on primary research, this book explores the controversies, policies and practices of ‘public faith’, questioning perceptions of a fixed divide between religious and secular participants in ...
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Based on primary research, this book explores the controversies, policies and practices of ‘public faith’, questioning perceptions of a fixed divide between religious and secular participants in public life and challenging prevailing concepts of a monolithic ‘neutral’ public realm. It takes an in-depth look at the distinctiveness of faith groups' contribution, but also probes the conflicts and dilemmas that arise, assessing the role and capacity of faith groups within specific public policy contexts, including education, regeneration, housing and community cohesion.Less
Based on primary research, this book explores the controversies, policies and practices of ‘public faith’, questioning perceptions of a fixed divide between religious and secular participants in public life and challenging prevailing concepts of a monolithic ‘neutral’ public realm. It takes an in-depth look at the distinctiveness of faith groups' contribution, but also probes the conflicts and dilemmas that arise, assessing the role and capacity of faith groups within specific public policy contexts, including education, regeneration, housing and community cohesion.
Patricia Hynes
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847423269
- eISBN:
- 9781447303749
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847423269.003.0004
- Subject:
- Sociology, Migration Studies (including Refugee Studies)
This chapter outlines the geographic social exclusion of asylum seekers as a result of the dispersal policy. It presents figures to provide a descriptive tool and to show how dispersal evolved ...
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This chapter outlines the geographic social exclusion of asylum seekers as a result of the dispersal policy. It presents figures to provide a descriptive tool and to show how dispersal evolved geographically over time. It argues that the geography of dispersal is a reflection of the exclusionary policy context and the availability of unpopular housing. It also views the design and evolution of the dispersal policy, illustrating the geographical spread of cities involved. It explains that the ultimate geography of dispersal reflects the availability of unpopular or low-demand accommodation encompassing also the exclusionary policy context towards asylum seekers in which the policy is designed.Less
This chapter outlines the geographic social exclusion of asylum seekers as a result of the dispersal policy. It presents figures to provide a descriptive tool and to show how dispersal evolved geographically over time. It argues that the geography of dispersal is a reflection of the exclusionary policy context and the availability of unpopular housing. It also views the design and evolution of the dispersal policy, illustrating the geographical spread of cities involved. It explains that the ultimate geography of dispersal reflects the availability of unpopular or low-demand accommodation encompassing also the exclusionary policy context towards asylum seekers in which the policy is designed.
Brian Nolan
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861342539
- eISBN:
- 9781447301738
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861342539.003.0011
- Subject:
- Sociology, Comparative and Historical Sociology
This chapter talks about the evolution of child poverty in Ireland over the past ten years. It begins by discussing the macroeconomic and policy contexts, and the data to be employed. This is ...
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This chapter talks about the evolution of child poverty in Ireland over the past ten years. It begins by discussing the macroeconomic and policy contexts, and the data to be employed. This is followed by the relative income poverty rates for Irish children from the early 1970s until 1997. The non-monetary indicators of deprivation are used to show that relative income poverty rates are able to provide a partial picture during rapid growth. The chapter ends with a discussion on the implications for poverty measurement and policy.Less
This chapter talks about the evolution of child poverty in Ireland over the past ten years. It begins by discussing the macroeconomic and policy contexts, and the data to be employed. This is followed by the relative income poverty rates for Irish children from the early 1970s until 1997. The non-monetary indicators of deprivation are used to show that relative income poverty rates are able to provide a partial picture during rapid growth. The chapter ends with a discussion on the implications for poverty measurement and policy.
Audrey Singer and Greta Gilbertson
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520225619
- eISBN:
- 9780520929869
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520225619.003.0017
- Subject:
- Sociology, Migration Studies (including Refugee Studies)
This chapter discusses how gender can influence the social process of naturalization. It emphasizes that gender relations are crucial for any understanding of how and why men and women can experience ...
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This chapter discusses how gender can influence the social process of naturalization. It emphasizes that gender relations are crucial for any understanding of how and why men and women can experience changing social, economic, and cultural practices. The chapter shows that gender serves an important role in shaping the practices and discourses of citizenship, before examining the naturalization process found within the social, political, and policy context of the 1990s.Less
This chapter discusses how gender can influence the social process of naturalization. It emphasizes that gender relations are crucial for any understanding of how and why men and women can experience changing social, economic, and cultural practices. The chapter shows that gender serves an important role in shaping the practices and discourses of citizenship, before examining the naturalization process found within the social, political, and policy context of the 1990s.
Maggie O'Neill
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847422231
- eISBN:
- 9781447301516
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847422231.003.0009
- Subject:
- Sociology, Migration Studies (including Refugee Studies)
This chapter considers the refused asylum seekers and discusses destitution, poverty, and social networks. It begins with a discussion of the European policy context and the status of destitution in ...
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This chapter considers the refused asylum seekers and discusses destitution, poverty, and social networks. It begins with a discussion of the European policy context and the status of destitution in the UK. The chapter ends with a section on some asylum seekers who do not return for voluntary assisted return due to fear of persecution and those who do not receive support from the state. Several excerpts of personal accounts are provided as well.Less
This chapter considers the refused asylum seekers and discusses destitution, poverty, and social networks. It begins with a discussion of the European policy context and the status of destitution in the UK. The chapter ends with a section on some asylum seekers who do not return for voluntary assisted return due to fear of persecution and those who do not receive support from the state. Several excerpts of personal accounts are provided as well.