The Rise And Fall Of Social Cohesion

Author : Christian Albrekt Larsen
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191504013

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The book explores the ways in which social cohesion — measured as trust in unknown fellow citizens — can be established and undermined. It examines the US and UK, where social cohesion declined in the latter part of the twentieth century, and Sweden and Denmark, where social cohesion increased, and aims to put forward a social constructivist explanation for this shift. Demonstrating the importance of public perceptions about living in a meritocratic middle class society, the book argues that trust declined because the Americans and British came to believe that most other citizens belong to an untrustworthy, undeserving, and even dangerous 'bottom' of society rather than to the trustworthy middle classes. In contrast, trust increased amongst Swedes and Danes as they believed that most citizens belong to the 'middle' of society rather than to the 'bottom'. Furthermore, the Swedes and Danes came to view the (perceived) narrow 'bottom' of their society as trustworthy, deserving, and peaceful. The book argues that social cohesion is primarily a cognitive phenomenon, in contrast to previous research, which has emphasized the presence of shared moral norms, fair institutions, networks, engagement in civil society etc. The book is based on unique empirical data material, where American survey items have been replicated in the British Social Attitude survey and the Danish and Swedish ISSP surveys (exclusively for this book). It also includes a unique cross-national study of media content covering a five year period in UK, Sweden, and Denmark. It demonstrates how 'the bottom' and 'the middle' is differently constructed across countries.

Author : Christian Albrekt Larsen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199681846

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The Rise and Fall of Social Cohesion by Christian Albrekt Larsen Pdf

The book explores the ways in which social cohesion — measured as trust in unknown fellow citizens — can be established and undermined. It examines the US and UK, where social cohesion declined in the latter part of the twentieth century, and Sweden and Denmark, where social cohesion increased, and aims to put forward a social constructivist explanation for this shift. Demonstrating the importance of public perceptions about living in a meritocratic middle class society, the book argues that trust declined because the Americans and British came to believe that most other citizens belong to an untrustworthy, undeserving, and even dangerous 'bottom' of society rather than to the trustworthy middle classes. In contrast, trust increased amongst Swedes and Danes as they believed that most citizens belong to the 'middle' of society rather than to the 'bottom'. Furthermore, the Swedes and Danes came to view the (perceived) narrow 'bottom' of their society as trustworthy, deserving, and peaceful. The book argues that social cohesion is primarily a cognitive phenomenon, in contrast to previous research, which has emphasized the presence of shared moral norms, fair institutions, networks, engagement in civil society etc. The book is based on unique empirical data material, where American survey items have been replicated in the British Social Attitude survey and the Danish and Swedish ISSP surveys (exclusively for this book). It also includes a unique cross-national study of media content covering a five year period in UK, Sweden, and Denmark. It demonstrates how 'the bottom' and 'the middle' is differently constructed across countries.

Author : Bujar Aruqaj
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000856347

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Social Cohesion in European Societies by Bujar Aruqaj Pdf

This book explains the concept of social cohesion in the context of a comparative sociological study. It proposes an innovative approach to the measurement of social cohesion, considering as constitutive elements social trust, institutional trust, and societies’ degree of openness. Aruqaj observes these elements across time and on multiple social levels: individual (socio-economic inequalities and ethno-linguistic diversification); group (social categorisations and regional statistics of religious, gender, social status, and migration differences); and societal (reflecting the quality of life and human capabilities). This book provides an analysis of social cohesion not only between but also within European societies. It will appeal to students and scholars interested in solidarity and social integration working in sociology, social psychology, and development studies.

Author : Christopher Lloyd,Matti Hannikainen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429995200

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Social Cohesion and Welfare States by Christopher Lloyd,Matti Hannikainen Pdf

Aiming to go beyond reiterating the stereotypical narrative of the rise of welfare states, this interdisciplinary book examines the long-run historical processes of the development of the welfare state. It focuses on the complex political, social, economic and institutional transformations which give rise to these peaceful and cohesive societies. Welfare is crucial to the story of peaceful social integration and this book explores and explains this vital connection, taking a non-linear view of the history of moving from fragmentation to peace with comprehensive welfare institutions. Chapters collectively focus on three central areas: (a) types of socio-political fragmentation, (b) the interconnection of social, political, and economic forces that led to the institutionalisation of integrationist processes and policies (including re-distributional welfare systems), and (c) how this new institutional development helped achieve, or failed to achieve, social peace and welfare. The international panel of expert contributors provide case studies from a rich variety of country contexts, including Germany, South Africa, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Nordic Countries. This thought-provoking collection of essays is well suited for advanced students and researchers in social history, economic history, political economy and social policy. Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Author : Nils Holtug
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198797043

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The Politics of Social Cohesion by Nils Holtug Pdf

"The Politics of Social Cohesion considers in greater detail the impact of immigration on social cohesion and egalitarian redistribution. First, it critically scrutinizes an influential argument, according to which immigration leads to ethnic diversity, which again tends to undermine trust and solidarity and so the social basis for redistribution. According to this argument, immigration should be severely restricted. Second, it considers the suggestion that, in response to worries about immigration, states should promote a shared identity to foster social cohesion in the citizenry"--

Author : Andres Molina
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030705343

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School Segregation and Social Cohesion in Santiago by Andres Molina Pdf

This book examines the consequences of educational segregation from the perspective of social cohesion. It investigates the impact of separating students along socioeconomic lines on student attitudes, dispositions and outlooks considered important for social cohesion as well as on achievement, opening the discussion about the social costs of school segregation. The separation of students based on their social background is a common feature of schooling in many modern systems. This is not only due to the influence of residential segregation but also to the effects of policies promoting educational privatisation, parental choice and student academic selection. By recognising the importance of schooling for citizenship and social integration, the chapters in this book explore how the separation of students throughout their school lives can contribute to the division of citizens beyond school, and how social segregation in school systems affect social cohesion more broadly. By exploring the case of Santiago, Chile, the study is a timely contribution to the understanding of the roots of social division and the role that schools play in creating cohesive societies. The originality of the approach and the evidence presented draw on implications that should be of interest to a wider audience concerned with contemporary discussions on solidarity and its erosion by educational segregation in urban environments.

Author : Jeff Dayton-Johnson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0802037364

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The Economic Implications of Social Cohesion by Jeff Dayton-Johnson Pdf

Essays examine the impact of social networks and collective action on growth and other economic outcomes, contributing to understanding of the interaction between economic processes and their social framework.

Author : A. Green,J. Janmaat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230308633

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Regimes of Social Cohesion by A. Green,J. Janmaat Pdf

In an original, and highly interdisciplinary, mixed method approach, Green and Janmaat identify four major traditions of social cohesion in developed societies, analyzing how these various mechanisms are withstanding the strains of the current global financial crisis.

Author : Lisa F. Berkman,Ichirō Kawachi,M. Maria Glymour
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199395330

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Social Epidemiology by Lisa F. Berkman,Ichirō Kawachi,M. Maria Glymour Pdf

"Eleven fully updated chapters include entries on the links between health and discrimination, income inequality, social networks and emotion, while four all-new chapters examine the role of policies in shaping health, including how to translate evidence into action with multi-level interventions."

Author : Kean Birch,Doctor Vlad Mykhnenko
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781848133501

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The Rise and Fall of Neoliberalism by Kean Birch,Doctor Vlad Mykhnenko Pdf

The recent, devastating and ongoing economic crisis has exposed the faultlines in the dominant neoliberal economic order, opening debate for the first time in years on alternative visions that do not subscribe to a 'free' market ethic. Bringing together the work of distinguished scholars and dedicated activists, The Rise and Fall of Neoliberalism presents critical perspectives of neoliberal policies, questions the ideas underpinning neoliberalism, and explores diverse responses to it from around the world.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264113152

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Perspectives on Global Development 2012 Social Cohesion in a Shifting World by OECD Pdf

This report analyses the impact of “Shifting wealth” on social cohesion, largely focusing on high-growth converging countries.

Author : Eric M. Uslaner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190274818

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The Oxford Handbook of Social and Political Trust by Eric M. Uslaner Pdf

This volume explores the foundations of trust, and whether social and political trust have common roots. Contributions by noted scholars examine how we measure trust, the cultural and social psychological roots of trust, the foundations of political trust, and how trust concerns the law, the economy, elections, international relations, corruption, and cooperation, among myriad societal factors. The rich assortment of essays on these themes addresses questions such as: How does national identity shape trust, and how does trust form in developing countries and in new democracies? Are minority groups less trusting than the dominant group in a society? Do immigrants adapt to the trust levels of their host countries? Does group interaction build trust? Does the welfare state promote trust and, in turn, does trust lead to greater well-being and to better health outcomes? The Oxford Handbook of Social and Political Trust considers these and other questions of critical importance for current scholarly investigations of trust.

Author : Jane Jenson
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social indicators
ISBN : 1849290237

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Defining and Measuring Social Cohesion by Jane Jenson Pdf

Examines the literature on social cohesion. Presentsa range of indicators that have been used to measure social cohesion.

Author : Marco Ferroni, Mercedes Mateo, and Mark Payne
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Development under Conditions of Inequality and Distrust: Social Cohesion in Latin America by Marco Ferroni, Mercedes Mateo, and Mark Payne Pdf

Author : Georgi Dragolov,Zsófia S. Ignácz,Jan Lorenz,Jan Delhey,Klaus Boehnke,Kai Unzicker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319324647

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Social Cohesion in the Western World by Georgi Dragolov,Zsófia S. Ignácz,Jan Lorenz,Jan Delhey,Klaus Boehnke,Kai Unzicker Pdf

Many people in the Western world are concerned that the social fabric of societies is fraying. This book constitutes the first-of-its-kind systematic account of social cohesion, from theory through methodology to empirical evidence. Readers are introduced to the academically developed Social Cohesion Radar of Bertelsmann Stiftung, a globally active non-governmental organization. The Social Cohesion Radar defines and measures cohesion as characterized by three core aspects: resilient social relations, positive emotional connectedness between people and the community, and a pronounced focus on the common good. Using high-quality academic and institutional data sources, the Social Cohesion Radar provides insights into the level and development of social cohesion over a period of almost 25 years internationally, among 34 European Union and OECD members, and regionally, among the 16 federal states of Germany. It further provides insights into what influences cohesion, and what cohesion is good for. One of the key findings is that social cohesion promotes a happier life for everyone.