Changing social inequality and the Nordic welfare model

Kvist, Jon; Fritzell, Johan; Hvinden, Bjørn; Kangas, Olli

doi:10.2307/j.ctt9qgxn2.6

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“…Although the social-democratic regime is found to remain distinct, it has to cope with higher levels of inequality, which challenges its universalist ethos and design [27]. Some of the Eastern European welfare states have adapted quickly to fiscal austerity, but this has resulted in more private forms of welfare and less dignity for disadvantaged groups.…”

Section: European Welfare States In Transitionmentioning

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Futures of European welfare models and policies: seeking actual research questions, and new problem-solving arsenal for European welfare states

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The key research question is to discuss and elaborate the potential value added that futures studies could provide for European citizens and political, social and economic institutions. In the article the problems of European welfare policy issues are theoretically described and analysed. In the article broader framework to understand key policy issues of European welfare policy challenges are defined. A general analysis and generic model for European welfare policy is presented. The Authors also present futures oriented methodological approach to analyse and solve new challenges of European welfare policy problems. Key contributions of this article are: (1) Analysis of theoretical basis for construction of welfare models in future environments, (2) the relationship between research questions and topics in welfare policy planning and management, (3) the analysis of the relationship between futures oriented research questions, methodological stages and outcomes in the field of European welfare policy and (4) the concrete methodological proposal how futures research methodology can help to solve future puzzles of European welfare policy.

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Futures of European welfare models and policies: seeking actual research questions, and new problem-solving arsenal for European welfare states

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“…Finland is an example of a Nordic welfare state, where equality and the equalization of people's circumstances are essential issues [21].As an EU member, Finland ratified the Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in 2015. This convention is the first international, European-level convention to tackle this issue.…”

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Developing Better Services for Intimate Partner Violence: Hearing the Voice of Disabled People

Piippo¹

2017

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This article deals with collaborative development work between the public sector and the third sectorin an area of Southern Savo, Finland, from the perspective of disabled victims. The purpose was to create structures for IPV (intimate partner violence) work, developing professionals' skills in both tackling IPV and service-user involvement. Five NGOs (non-governmental organizations) for disabled people were involved. Professionals were trained to ask about IPV and to gainamore in-depth understanding of the issue (including thespecial features relating to disabled people) andof how to intervene. Care pathways, linking both basic and special services, were also modeled. A permanent and regional NEIPV (Network of Excellence in IPV) was established and is coordinated by both the public and third sectors, including Experts by Experience. Strong basic structures and care pathways are needed so that the special needs of disabled people can be recognized. Raising awareness of violence, routine enquiries modified according to the needs of organizations, and simple care pathways are needed-both in the public sector and for NGOs representing the disabled. Information gained through training will not necessarily be transferred into direct practice without a strong commitment from the managerial level. Establishing organizational guidelines is necessary. This will also promote professionals' openness toward user knowledge.

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“…The Nordic countries in this study, Finland and Sweden, belong to the "social democratic" or "universalistic" welfare state regime, which is characterized by extensive public work-family policies and high levels of social security (EspingAndersen, 1999). The state fosters equal employment opportunities for both men and women, but at the same time accommodates the needs of working parents (Kvist et al, 2012). The Nordic countries are often referred to as genderegalitarian societies with a broad and long-lasting public discourse on gender equality.…”

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Work-to-Family Enrichment and Gender Inequalities in Eight European Countries

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Drobnič²,

Präg³

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All social roles have positive and rewarding as well as negative or problematic aspects. Research on the work-family interface has predominantly focused on conflicting roles. In contrast, this paper extends research on work-family enrichment (WFE), a positive aspect of work, and gender differences in WFE in a cross-national context. Drawing upon social role theory and the culture sensitive theory on work-family enrichment, we examined gender differences in experiences of developmental WFE in a sample of service sector employees in eight European countries. In line with traditional gender roles, women reported more WFE than men. The * This article

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Changing social inequality and the Nordic welfare model

Cited by 49 publications

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Futures of European welfare models and policies: seeking actual research questions, and new problem-solving arsenal for European welfare states

Futures of European welfare models and policies: seeking actual research questions, and new problem-solving arsenal for European welfare states

Developing Better Services for Intimate Partner Violence: Hearing the Voice of Disabled People

Work-to-Family Enrichment and Gender Inequalities in Eight European Countries

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