Charity and Poverty in Advanced Welfare States

This book explores the role of charity in helping people who are poor in wealthy countries, and offers practical and conceptual ideas for how charity can be re-imagined to contribute to justice in an unjust society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book will appeal to a wide international readership interested in the welfare state, social policy, poverty, and charity, by developing transferable conceptual contributions and undertaking cross-national comparative analyses.

Conceptualises the role of charity to people who are poor in wealthy countries.

Outlines a set of practical and conceptual ideas for how charity can be re-imagined to contribute to justice in an unjust society.

This book offers a fresh and innovative perspective on the role of charity in addressing poverty and social inequality in wealthy countries. By developing transferable conceptual contributions and undertaking cross-national comparative analyses, the book aims to appeal to a wide international readership interested in the welfare state, social policy, poverty, and charity.

The first chapter of the book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of charity in wealthy countries. It explores the historical roots of charity, its evolution over time, and the various forms it takes, including private foundations, corporate giving, and government-funded programs. The chapter also examines the challenges and criticisms faced by charity, such as the lack of transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in addressing poverty and social inequality.

The second chapter of the book focuses on conceptualising the role of charity to people who are poor in wealthy countries. It explores the various ways in which charity can be seen as a form of social justice, providing a framework for understanding how charity can contribute to the reduction of poverty and the promotion of social equality. The chapter also examines the potential barriers to the effective implementation of charity, such as the power dynamics between donors and recipients, the lack of coordination and collaboration between different charities, and the cultural and political contexts in which charity operates.

The third chapter of the book outlines a set of practical and conceptual ideas for how charity can be re-imagined to contribute to justice in an unjust society. It explores the role of charity in addressing the root causes of poverty and social inequality, such as systemic racism, gender inequality, and economic inequality. The chapter also examines the role of charity in promoting social mobility and upward mobility, and in creating opportunities for marginalized communities to participate in society.

The fourth chapter of the book provides a case study of a specific charity that has successfully re-imagined its role to contribute to justice in an unjust society. The case study examines the work of a charity that provides education and training to marginalized communities in a wealthy country. The chapter explores the charity's approach to addressing the root causes of poverty and social inequality, as well as its strategies for promoting social mobility and upward mobility.

The fifth chapter of the book concludes the book by summarising the key findings and recommendations of the previous chapters. It highlights the importance of collaboration and coordination between different charities and sectors, as well as the need for a more holistic and integrated approach to addressing poverty and social inequality. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of promoting transparency and accountability in the charity sector, and the need for donors and recipients to work together to create a more just and equitable society.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable contribution to the literature on charity and social policy in wealthy countries. By developing transferable conceptual contributions and undertaking cross-national comparative analyses, the book aims to appeal to a wide international readership interested in the welfare state, social policy, poverty, and charity. The book provides a fresh and innovative perspective on the role of charity in addressing poverty and social inequality, and outlines a set of practical and conceptual ideas for how charity can be re-imagined to contribute to justice in an unjust society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367713836