Reshaping Social Policy to Combat Poverty and Inequality

Reshaping Social Policy to Combat Poverty and Inequality

Augustine Nduka Eneanya

Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 218

ISBN13: 9781799809692|ISBN10: 1799809692|EISBN13: 9781799809715

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0969-2

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The gap between various social classes occurs due to inequality in various social categories arising from lack of opportunities and exclusion from resource distribution due to various attributes of these societal classifications. The social problems of poverty and inequality created by economic uncertainty become a compelling force for states to introduce welfare programs.

Reshaping Social Policy to Combat Poverty and Inequality is a critical scholarly publication that delivers extensive coverage of policy practice and a unique emphasis on the broad issues and human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. The book further explores how the economic fluctuations and political change interact with shifting social values to shape and re-shape social policies. Highlighting a range of topics such as economics, discrimination, and sustainable development, this book is essential for policymakers, academicians, researchers, social psychologists, sociologists, government officials, and students.

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Front Materials

Title Page

Copyright Page

Advances in Public Policy and Administration (APPA) Book Series

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgment

Chapters

Evolution of Social Policy

Chapter 1

Historical Context: How the Past Policies Shape Present Social Policy (pages 1-12)

The chapter explores the origin of social welfare policies in welfare states in Western democratic countries. It traces the state of poverty in most Western democracies before the Great Depression of 1930s, and states'...

Chapter 2

How the Cultural, Economic, and Political Contexts Shape Social Policy (pages 13-21)

This chapter examines the development of social welfare programs in Western democracies and notes that they are influenced by cultural, economic, and political contexts. The chapter argues that in order to understand how social...

Chapter 3

Conceptualizing and Theorizing Social Policy, Poverty, and Inequality (pages 22-37)

The chapter conceptualizes and theorizes social policy in the context of poverty and inequality. Inequality and poverty are two concepts that are by definition multi-dimensional and, therefore, require a comprehensive approach. The...

Poverty Reduction and Social Policy

Chapter 4

Poverty and Social Exclusion in Developed and Developing Countries: Causes, Consequences, Challenges, and Policy Options (pages 39-72)

The chapter examines the causes and consequences of poverty and social exclusion in developed and developing countries and suggests a new social policy option. The chapter, therefore, seeks to examine concept clarification and...

Chapter 5

Fighting Poverty in the United States (pages 73-103)

A major thread that runs through the fight against poverty in the United States is its connection between the history, values, and beliefs and interventions designed to combat poverty. Certain factors determine the characteristics of...

Chapter 6

Global Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges and Prospects (pages 104-130)

The chapter examines the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and its approaches to poverty eradication beyond economic deprivation. Results from the analysis of existing statistics from United Nation's reports, research...

Inequality, Discrimination, and Social Exclusion

Chapter 7

Gender Inequality and Sustainable Development (pages 132-145)

The chapter argues that inequality between men and women has led to the gap in income and poverty for women. Gender inequality and women's empowerment have, therefore, become one of the 17 pillars of the Sustainable Development...

Chapter 8

Gender Income and Wealth Inequality in Developed and Developing Countries: Consequences and Policy Implications (pages 146-169)

The chapter examines gender income and wealth inequality in developed and developing countries and its consequences and implications to social policy. The chapter argues that many government and non-governmental efforts to reduce...

Chapter 9

Fighting Income Inequality in Nigeria and Social Exclusion (pages 170-181)

The chapter examines the income inequality and social exclusion in Nigeria. The gap between the haves and have-nots has become an issue of concern in Nigeria. This chapter, therefore, seeks to examine a methodical approach for...

Chapter 10

Combatining Income and Wealth Inequality, Racial Discrimination, and Social Exclusion in the United States (pages 182-215)

Inequality has increased significantly in the United States during the last three decades. Growing inequality has become a shared value among political actors. Inequality has become problematic and a threat to values of citizens and...

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