Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work
Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries
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Beschreibung
This book represents the work of the European Research Network: Inclusive Society and the Role of Social Work, which comprises researchers from Barcelona, Spain; Koblenz, Germany; Maastricht, The Netherlands; and Zagreb, Croatia. The authors present research results and reflections from these four different European countries to provide a comprehensive introduction and discussion of the ambivalences of inclusive processes in society and social work.
The development towards an inclusive society is a subject of ongoing discussion in Europe. How the subject is addressed, through an examination of political and social characteristics, differs significantly by country. Each country-specific chapter includes evidence-based reflections on inclusive society and the role of social work:
- In The Netherlands, there is evidence of a top-down process implementing inclusive social policy and social work principles through the self-proclaimed ‘participationsociety’.
- In Spain, the process to inclusion is accompanied by the third sector often replacing governmental responsibilities, namely through the bottom-up activities of non-governmental organizations in social work.
- In Croatia, inclusion is a state initiative in transitioning society and an academic approach to deinstitutionalising social work.
- In Germany, inclusion is discussed in social systems theory and the reform of school systems. In the migration discourse it was introduced as a less-loaded alternative to integration.
Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work: Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries is a useful resource for learners, teachers, practitioners, and researchers in social work, as well as those who have an interest in social policy, social welfare, and sociology.
This book represents the work of the European Research Network: Inclusive Society and the Role of Social Work, which comprises researchers from Barcelona, Spain; Koblenz, Germany; Maastricht, The Netherlands; and Zagreb, Croatia. The authors present research results and reflections from these four different European countries to provide a comprehensive introduction and discussion of the ambivalences of inclusive processes in society and social work.
The development towards an inclusive society is a subject of ongoing discussion in Europe. How the subject is addressed, through an examination of political and social characteristics, differs significantly by country. Each country-specific chapter includes evidence-based reflections on inclusive society and the role of social work:
- In The Netherlands, there is evidence of a top-down process implementing inclusive social policy and social work principles through the self-proclaimed ‘participationsociety’.
- In Spain, the process to inclusion is accompanied by the third sector often replacing governmental responsibilities, namely through the bottom-up activities of non-governmental organizations in social work.
- In Croatia, inclusion is a state initiative in transitioning society and an academic approach to deinstitutionalising social work.
- In Germany, inclusion is discussed in social systems theory and the reform of school systems. In the migration discourse it was introduced as a less-loaded alternative to integration.
Ambivalences of Inclusion in Society and Social Work: Research-Based Reflections in Four European Countries is a useful resource for learners, teachers, practitioners, and researchers in social work, as well as those who have an interest in social policy, social welfare, and sociology.
Presents four different EU country perspectives on inclusion with different (national) understandings Offers a conceptual comparison of the topic across The Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, and Germany Shares evidence-based reflections on inclusive society and the role of social work Combines inclusion and social work as a practice element Provides in-depth knowledge on service provision in the four featured European countries Includes essential elements on a taken-for-granted "good" concept with critical considerations Considers the (re)presentation of vulnerable groups Is useful to a wide range of readers in education, practice, and research
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Stephan Bundschuh
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European social work inclusive society social inclusion social exclusion ambivalence comparative research deinstitutionalization practice-based research inclusive education participation society non-profit UNCRPD Catalonia Croatia Germany
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“The book’s contents comprise six separate Chapters, concluded by a summing up of country specific concepts and laws. … The authors and editors should be congratulated on their hard work and collaboration in bringing this book to publication. The book sets out key issues … provides examples of different inclusion policies and practices in each country.” (Patricia Higham, European Journal of Social Work, Vol. 26 (5), 2023)
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