Women and the Welfare State

Author	: Elizabeth Wilson
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 209
Release	: 2002-09-11
ISBN-10	: 9781135800758
ISBN-13	: 1135800758
Rating	: 4/5 (58 Downloads)

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Download or read book Women and the Welfare State written by Elizabeth Wilson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rights formerly guaranteed by our 'welfare state' are disappearing. Social spending has been cut drastically in an attempt to combat recession, globalization and restructuring, and the deficit. The decline of the welfare state poses special risks for women. The policies, benefits, and services of the welfare state are directly linked to women's basic freedoms.

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