Tag: solidarity

Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

Social Policy BlogLeave a comment
Blurred image of commuters crossing a busy city street during rush hour

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Damien Pennetreau, Claire Dupuy, and Virginie Van Ingelgom. European welfare states have changed significantly over the last few decades. Governments have shifted away from simply compensating people after periods of hardship. They have increasingly asked for… Continue reading Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

Why Territory Matters for Solidarity: Evidence from Taiwan’s Pension Reform

Social Policy BlogLeave a comment
Illustration of people connected through shared social and welfare institutions, symbolising solidarity and collective responsibility

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Wei-Ting Yen and Ming-Jui Yeh. Our recent article, published in the Journal of Social Policy, untangles the complexity of solidarity underpinning welfare systems and examines how territorial state identity shapes it in ways distinct from national identity and nationalist… Continue reading Why Territory Matters for Solidarity: Evidence from Taiwan’s Pension Reform