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Welfare Futures Recap: Eline Westra on Universality and Inclusivity
During the May edition of the Welfare Futures seminar, Eline Westra gave a lecture on her PhD research into the history of social policy in the Netherlands. Although this policy is often presented as universal and inclusive, Westra demonstrated how it is deeply rooted in colonial and racialized structures that systematically marginalize groups such as Surinamese Dutch citizens. Her historical and ethnographic work reveals hidden dynamics within welfare systems and is therefore of great significance.
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Welfare Futures Recap: Ruth Prince on Solidarity, Precarity, and the Limits of Social Protection in Kenya
Professor Ruth Prince delivered the opening lecture of the Welfare Futures seminar series. She spoke about pressure, precarity, and the limits of solidarity in Kenya, with a particular focus on how systems of social and financial protection are being shaped. Her lecture highlighted how the ideals of universal healthcare and social protection often clash with neoliberal reforms, limited public resources, and the growing influence of private actors.
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Neutraliteit is geen optie
Rechts-nationalistisch populisme zet sociale rechtvaardigheid, mensenrechten en respect voor diversiteit onder druk. Anke van den Dries bespreekt in het Vakblad Sociaal werk in het artikel 'Neutraliteit is geen optie' een aantal zaken uit The challenge of right-wing nationalist populism for social work: a human rights approach. Deze bundel artikelen is samengesteld door Carolyn Noble en Goetz Ottmann en inzichten zijn mogelijk ook relevant voor de Nederlandse praktijk.
