NEW SOCIAL RISKS POLICIES I

This course is included in the "attività caratterizzanti" (characterizing activites) of the master course in Lavoro, Cittadinanza Sociale, Interculturalità (Labour, Social Citizenship and Interculture) and it is related to the following objectives of the master:
- reaching ad advanced knowledge of features and dynamics of contemporary societies with particular reference to contemporary welfare states.
- an advanced knowledge of new social risks and of the policies implemented for addressing them.

Knowledge and understanding
The course aspires to provide advanced level knowledge with regard to approaches inherent in social policies, particularly with regard to the emergence of so-called new social risks (work-life balance; non-self-sufficiency; eco-welfare; housing hardship; school dropout and educational inequalities; working poor; mental health ,etc.). Upon completion of the course, the student will have acquired:
-a knowledge and understanding with regard to the Social Investment approach that has sought to theorize and implement ways to address new social risks;
-a knowledge of the specific characteristics of the new social risks (framing of the phenomena, morphology, diffusion in Italy and Europe) and the interventions put in place to deal with them.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
After taking the course the student will be able to:

- identify the strengths and weaknesses in the Social Investment approach and attempts to apply it in Italy and Europe;
- critically analyze some policies to counter new social risks and some specific tools/devices implemented in Italy and Europe (e.g., Minimum Income; Universal Single Allowance; accompaniment allowance; social housing).

To achieve these objectives, the course will include several moments of discussion among students on the assigned materials, which must have been read beforehand. Students will also be asked to present some readings in class for the purpose of stimulating discussion.

Autonomy of judgment:
During the course, students are asked to compare the various approaches and methodologies presented, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.


Learning skills.
Know how to critically consult reference texts (and related bibliographies) and teaching materials on Moodle to make connections between different approaches and contexts.

Students should have a basic knowledge of the functioning of the welfare state and of the main social policies. I will provide some readings (not compulsory) for students who do not have any background on welfare state and social policies.

The knowledge that will be acquired in this first module of the course concerns in particular: the new social risks (causes and effects), the transition from Keynesian welfare to neo-liberal welfare and the perspective of Social Investment as an alternative to the paradigm of Keynesian and neo-liberal policies.
The following concrete social policies related to new social risks will also be presented and analyzed:
Eco-welfare policies (linked to the socio-ecological transition)
Policies to combat poverty
Policies to address extreme marginalization (homeless people)
Housing policies
Gender policies and measures to combat gender-based violence
Policies to counter poverty and educational inequalities

Mandatory readings for the oral exam. Other materials will be indicated for the paper's elaboration.

FROM KEYNESIAN POLICIES TO SOCIAL INVESTMENT:
1) Ferrera M. 2013 Neo welfarismo liberale: nuove prospettive per lo stato sociale in Europa, in Stato e Mercato, n.97. [Moodle]
2) Ascoli U, Ranci C. 2014 Social Investment e innovazione sociale. Nuovi equilibri tra crescita economica, tutela dei diritti e coesione sociale, in Rassegna Italiana di Sociologia, 3/2014 . [Moodle]
3) Crouch C. 2017 Welfare state come investimento sociale: per quali obiettivi? In La Rivista delle politiche sociali n.3/2017 . [Moodle]
4)Hemerijck A. 2017 The Uses of Social Investment, Oxford University Press (capitolo 1 [pag.3-33] + a chapter to be chosen between 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26. [BAUM, Moodle and online]: to be presented in class
One of the two following articles:
5)Esping Andersen 2005 Le nuove sfide per le politiche sociali del XXI secolo. Famiglia, economia e rischi sociali dal fordismo all’economia dei servizi, in Stato e Mercato n.74/2005 [Moodle]
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5)Taylor Gooby P. 2004 New Risks and social change, in Taylor Gooby (a cura di) New Risks, New Welfare. The Transformation of the European Welfare State [Moodle]

Policies related to the various social risks addressed in the course:
6) Ranci C. e Pavolini E. 2024 Le politiche di welfare, Seconda Edizione*, Il Mulino [capitoli IV (Politiche contro la povertà), V (Politiche abitative), VII (Politiche di conciliazione di famiglia e lavoro)]
7) Natili M. Jessula M. e Raitano M. 2021 Politiche per la casa e per i senza dimora in Italia. Sfide e prospettive in prospettiva comparata, OCIS [Moodle e online] https://osservatoriocoesionesociale.eu/osservatorio/le-politiche-per-la-casa-e-i-senza-dimora-in-italia-sfide-e-prospettive-in-ottica-comparata/
8) Ascoli U, Ranci U, Sgritta G.B, Investire nel sociale. La difficile innovazione del welfare italiano, Il Mulino Bologna (Introduzione, capitoli I, II, III, conclusioni). [BAUM]
9) Mandelli M., Sabato, Jessoula M., 2021 Eu Economic Governance and the Socio-Ecological Transition: Towards a More Sustainable European Semester, in Politiche Sociali/ Social Policies 3/2021 . [Moodle]

The exam will take place at the end of the first module for those who take the 6cfu exam. The exam consists of an oral interview (50%) and the evaluation of a written paper (50%) that students are required to submit through Moodle. Topics and structure of the paper will be communicated on the first day of class and the instructions will then be uploaded to the Moodle page.
For those taking the 12 cfu exam, it is possible (and advisable) to take an interim exam in the same way as those taking the 6 cfu exam and on the same date as the 6 cfu exam.

Grading is as follows:

Scores in the range 18-22 will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and ability to apply understanding of the examination material;
- sufficient originality and accuracy of the written paper
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of language specific to social policy.

Scores in band 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
- fair knowledge and ability to apply understanding relating to examination material
- discrete originality and accuracy of the written paper;
- discrete communication skills, especially in relation to the use of language specific to social policy.

Scores in the 27-30 bracket will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or excellent knowledge and ability to apply understanding of examination materials;
- good or excellent originality and accuracy of the written paper;
- fully adequate communication skills, especially with regard to the use of language specific to social policy.
Honours will be awarded for knowledge and ability to apply understanding of the syllabus, excellent judgement and communication skills.

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During the course there will be some lectures and some workshop where students are invited to present reading and discuss on issues related to the course objectives. During the course experts will be invited for discussing specific issues related to the course. At the beginning of the course a detailed calendar of the classes will be given.
The last lecture of the course (14th March) will take place at the Museo dei Matti in San Servolo (a guided tour will be booked and some experts will join us).

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development