This book examines the contribution social theory can make to understanding different human rights which operate in a variety of settings. Including an introduction to the theoretical issues raised by the study of rights, it covers a range of individual and collective rights, illuminating the relationship between social theory and human rights.
Focusing on civic stratification, this book explores its significance in understanding how rights operate within society today. It delves into the implications of this concept for analyzing social structures and the distribution of rights, highlighting its relevance in contemporary discussions about citizenship and social justice.
Focusing on the discourse surrounding the underclass, this book offers a critical examination of British and American perspectives, grounded in historical context and policy evolution. It highlights the complexities of societal debates, providing insights into how these discussions have shaped understanding and responses to issues related to class and poverty.
The book explores the concept of rights within the context of social processes, emphasizing their role in negotiation and contestation. It examines how rights can serve as a battleground for strategies of inclusion and exclusion, particularly in the realms of asylum and welfare. By analyzing these dynamics, it offers insights into the cosmopolitan ideal and the complexities surrounding social justice and human rights.
Britain's coalition government of 2010-2015 ushered in an enduring age of austerity and a moral mission of welfare reform as part of a drive for deficit reduction. Stricter controls were applied to both domestic welfare and international migration and asylum, which were presented as two sides of the same coin. Exploring the idea of a moral economy Lydia Morris examines Britain's reconfigured pattern of rights in the fields of domestic welfare and migration.