Austerity, Women and the Role of the State: Lived Experiences of the Crisis

Dabrowski's book explores the symbiotic relationship between the state's legitimization of austerity and women's everyday experiences, revealing how unjust policies are produced, how alternatives are silenced, and how women are used or blamed. It is shortlisted for the 2021 BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2020
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Dabrowski's groundbreaking work, "Austerity, Women, and the Role of the State," makes a significant contribution to the ongoing debates surrounding the gendered politics of austerity in the United Kingdom. Through in-depth interviews with women from diverse backgrounds, she delves into the intricate interplay between the state's legitimization of austerity measures and the everyday experiences of women. By unveiling the symbiotic relationship between these two aspects, Dabrowski sheds light on the mechanisms through which unjust policies are formulated, alternative voices are silenced, and women are either exploited or held accountable. By expanding the lens of austerity beyond mere economic considerations, this book fills crucial gaps in our understanding of state, gender, and class relations in the context of UK austerity. Moreover, "Austerity, Women, and the Role of the State" has been recognized as a noteworthy contender for the 2021 BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize, further highlighting its importance and impact in the field of social sciences.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529210521