Overlapping Inequalities in the Welfare State: Strengths and Challenges of Intersectionality Framework
by Başak Akkan, Julia Hahmann, Christine Hunner-Kreisel, Melanie Kuhn
Explore the intersectionality framework's role in unpacking overlapping inequalities in welfare states. This book by Başak Akkan, Julia Hahmann, Christine Hunner-Kreisel, and Melanie Kuhn delves into its strengths for promoting equity and the challenges in applying it to policy. It provides a critical analysis for understanding multifaceted social disadvantages and improving welfare reforms.
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The book 'Overlapping Inequalities in the Welfare State: Strengths and Challenges of Intersectionality Framework' explores the application of intersectionality in analyzing welfare systems. Authored by Başak Akkan, Julia Hahmann, Christine Hunner-Kreisel, and Melanie Kuhn, it addresses how multiple forms of inequality intersect within state policies.
Intersectionality provides a lens to understand the compounded effects of social categories like gender, race, and class on access to welfare resources. The framework reveals both its analytical power and practical limitations in policy design and implementation.
By focusing on strengths, the book demonstrates how intersectionality can enhance equity-oriented approaches in welfare states. It also critically assesses challenges, such as methodological complexities and integration into existing structures.
This work contributes to scholarly discussions on social justice, offering a nuanced perspective on reforming welfare systems to better address overlapping disadvantages.
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