The Politics of Welfare in the Global South
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This book serves as a comprehensive reference for conducting political analyses of emerging welfare systems in the Global South. These countries have adopted a development-oriented approach, distinct from the social policy trajectory observed in industrialized capitalist states. However, the pervasive influence of globalization since the 1990s has significantly reshaped policy priorities in these regions. Notably, political discourse surrounding social policy concepts developed in the Northern capitalist states has gained prominence.
Irrespective of the geographical focus of the chapters, the book delves into fundamental social policy concepts and debates. These include the ongoing discourse between "universalism" and "selectivity," the challenges posed by the welfare residuum, the intricate role of institutional norms and apparatuses in achieving justice or engendering feelings of shame among social assistance recipients, and the examination of "absolute" and "relative" poverty. Additionally, the book investigates the pendulum shift within social welfare policies, the complex politics surrounding the portrayal of welfare recipients, and the newly established link between poverty and shame.
Comprising 12 chapters, the book employs a case study-based approach to test the applicability and universality of social policy theories and concepts. The central focus lies in assessing the adaptability of concepts and theories developed in the Global North to comprehend the intricacies of welfare politics in the Global South. These case studies contribute to theoretical generalizations capable of explaining universal principles that are relevant to both the Global South and North.
ISBN
9780197698686
Publication Date
10-1-2024
Document Type
Edited Volume
Publisher
Oxford University Press
City
New York
Keywords
Welfare policies, Social protection, Global South, Poverty alleviation, Citizenship and rights
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Global Studies | International and Area Studies | Political Science | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Policy | Urban Studies and Planning
Recommended Citation
Dey Biswas, Sattwick; Sambo, Cleopas Gabriel; and Pellissery, Sony, "The Politics of Welfare in the Global South" (2024). Books. 59.
https://repository.nls.ac.in/books/59
Publication Type
Faculty Publication