World of Difference : A Moral Perspective on Social Inequality /

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Public debates tend to see social inequality as resulting from individual decisions people make, for instance with respect to their education or lifestyle. Solutions are often sought in supporting individuals to make better choices. This neglects the importance of social groups and communities in de...

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Other Authors: Van Der Toorn, Jojanneke (Editor), Scheepers, Daan (Editor), Van Nunspeet, Felice (Editor), Derks, Belle (Editor), Ellemers, Naomi (Compiler)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : AUP, [2017]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Social justice
Labor supply > Effect of education on
Income distribution > Moral and ethical aspects
Health > Social aspects
Equality
Education > Social aspects
Sante > Aspect social.
Marche du travail > Effets de l'education sur.
Revenu > Repartition > Aspect moral.
Justice sociale.
Social Justice
Health > Social aspects.
Labor supply > Effect of education on.
Education > Social aspects.
Income distribution > Moral and ethical aspects.
Social justice.
Equality.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Public debates tend to see social inequality as resulting from individual decisions people make, for instance with respect to their education or lifestyle. Solutions are often sought in supporting individuals to make better choices. This neglects the importance of social groups and communities in determining individual outcomes. A moral perspective on social inequality questions the fairness of insisting on individual responsibilities, when members of some groups systematically receive fewer opportunities than others. The essays in this book have been prepared by experts from different disciplines, ranging from philosophy to engineering, and from economics to epidemiology. On the basis of recent scientific insights, 'World of Difference' examines how group memberships impact on individual outcomes in four key domains: health, education and work, migration, and the environment. This offers a new moral perspective on social inequality, which policy makers tend to neglect.
Item Description:Also published in Dutch as Wereld van verschil: sociale ongelijkheid vanuit een moreel perspectief.
Physical Description:1 online resource: illustrations (chiefly color)
ISBN:9789048534548
Access:Open Access

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