Welfare and Civil Society: The Role of Religion

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RC22 Sociology of Religion (host committee)

Language: English


In addressing issues of social inequality politicians and policymakers across the world are increasingly talking about religion, not least in the sense of calling on faith-based organisations to play an active role as welfare providers as part of civil society. At the same time religious groups and organizations struggle with the impact that an increased cooperation with public authorities can have on identity, theology and potential to act as critic of the system.
This session invites papers which address these pertinent issues. Contributions may address evidence from empirical research and/or theoretical reflection on issues of faith-based organisations as welfare providers or challengers of value systems in welfare, individual religiosity in the encounter with welfare services, faith-based organisations as actors in civil society in the welfare arena or other related issues.
Session Organizer:
Per PETTERSSON, Karlstad University, Sweden, per.pettersson@kau.se
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