Green, A., Barton, A. and Johns, Nicholas ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5310-6683 2012. Religion, public policy and equalizing opportunities. Critical Social Policy 32 (4) , pp. 517-535. 10.1177/0261018311435029 |
Abstract
This paper examines the role of Faith-Based Groups (FBGs) in social and public policy. Specifically it provides an analysis of the conflicts that can arise between the culture and values of different FBGs and welfare provision. Its purpose is to clarify the source of this conflict and to contribute a balanced discussion on how equality legislation should apply to different religious groups. We commence by providing some historical and policy context, but rapidly move on to discuss very current and contemporary debates that are taking place in FBGs and in government. The use of a model showing the way that particular social welfare provision contributes to equality of opportunity and/or community cohesion allows the reader to clearly see where the tensions can arise for policy makers in deciding where to allocate provision.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | community cohesion; faith-based groups |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
ISSN: | 0261-0183 |
Last Modified: | 21 Oct 2022 10:33 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/40535 |
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