This book reviews debates, issues and concepts associated with the notion of a multicultural-welfare state in the context of contemporary Britain. It will also: Draw on examples from across 'need' groups (children, mental health, older people, women etc) explore the ways in which black and ethnic minorities engage in the production of welfare Consider major transformations in the delivery and practices of welfare their implications for the engagement, access and participation of ethnic minorities Consider issues of race and ethnicity within the context of a variety of welfare policy arenas. Suggest ways that welfarepractices could be transformed to incorporate the ideas such as 'cosmopolitancitizenship' within a welfare society. INDICE: Introduction: Delivering welfare in a multicultural society: Issues and debates The break up of Britain: Devolution and multicultural citizenship: Divergence or convergence? Civil and uncivil society - Black and ethnic minorities in third sector politics The privatisation of welfare: Implications for equality and diversity Informal caregiving Rural communities and race policies and practice The race imperative: Race equality and institutions Professional practices: Responding to diversity Conclusion: Multicultural welfare?
- ISBN: 978-0-335-22531-6
- Editorial: Open University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 192
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés