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Seminar: 08-350-M6-FdS-1 Welfare State Strategies: Policy Approaches to Contemporary Issues - Details

Seminar: 08-350-M6-FdS-1 Welfare State Strategies: Policy Approaches to Contemporary Issues - Details

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Course name Seminar: 08-350-M6-FdS-1 Welfare State Strategies: Policy Approaches to Contemporary Issues
Subtitle
Course number 08-350-M6-FdS-1
Semester SoSe 2025
Current number of participants 19
expected number of participants 30
Home institute Politik
Courses type Seminar in category Teaching
First date Thursday, 10.04.2025 10:00 - 14:00, Room: UNICOM 7.4680 (SOCIUM - Mary-Somerville-Str. 7)
Type/Form
Nachhaltigkeitsziel Yes
Englischsprachige Veranstaltung Ja
Veranstaltung für ältere Erwachsene Yes
Anzahl ältere Erwachsene 4

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Comment/Description

This course critically explores how welfare states address, perpetuate, or deepen social inequalities, focusing on migration, gender, and labor market dynamics. Through interactive debates and case studies, students will analyze policies shaping access to resources, rights, and opportunities across different social groups. We will examine pressing issues such as the treatment of migrants in welfare systems, gendered labor market inequalities, and the future of social protections in a changing economy. Engaging with contemporary policy debates, students will assess how welfare states navigate tensions between inclusion, fairness, and economic sustainability. The course emphasizes active participation, encouraging students to develop advocacy strategies and critically engage with opposing perspectives. By the end, students will have a nuanced understanding of how welfare policies shape—and are shaped by—social inequalities.
Successful completion of the course requires active participation in all assigned components. For students aiming to receive 3 CP, this includes the completion of reading assignments, the research assignment, and participation in class debates. For those pursuing 6 CP, an additional requirement is the submission of an 8–10 page essay that explores a relevant issue in social policy with depth and originality.

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