Focusing on British developments in child welfare and poverty from 1800 to today, the book highlights the inconsistent responses of policymakers to child poverty despite evident hardships. It incorporates direct quotations from significant sources to illustrate the ongoing challenges in state support for children, emphasizing the ambivalence in addressing these critical issues over time.
Revised edition of the author's Understanding inequalities, 2011.
The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between poverty and ethnicity, highlighting significant disparities in poverty rates among various ethnic groups. It synthesizes existing literature and evidence, exploring multiple facets of poverty to provide a nuanced understanding of how ethnicity impacts economic hardship. By examining these critical issues, the work aims to inform discussions on social justice and policy-making related to poverty alleviation.
Combining thorough historical investigation with original empirical analysis, this book offers a deep understanding of recent developments in child poverty research. It delves into the complexities of child poverty, exploring its historical context and current challenges, making it a valuable resource for scholars and policymakers alike.
Inequality plays a crucial role in today's society, marked by a significant concentration of wealth among a small elite. This disparity has sparked social movements that challenge the power of the wealthy, reflecting widespread public concern about the growing divide between the affluent and the less fortunate. The book explores these dynamics, highlighting the political and social implications of contemporary inequality and the urgent discussions surrounding it.
Examining the intersection of class and ethnicity, this report investigates intergenerational social mobility among children from various ethnic backgrounds in England and Wales during the 1960s to 1980s. By analyzing parental class characteristics from 1971 and 1981 alongside children's outcomes in 2001, it sheds light on the often-overlooked patterns of mobility within Britain's minority ethnic groups. Additionally, it explores the role of religion in enhancing the understanding of social mobility among these communities, making a significant contribution to policies aimed at reducing inequality.
Socio-Economic, Family and Cultural Patterns of Stability and Change in Turkey and Europe
Focusing on the lives of 2000 Turkish families, this book examines the effects of migration across multiple generations. It delves into key aspects such as education, marriage, fertility, social connections, attitudes, and religiosity, highlighting both the changes and enduring traditions experienced by migrants and their families in Europe compared to those who remain in Turkey. The analysis provides a comprehensive view of how migration shapes personal and cultural identities over time.