Disrespect or dignity? Experiences of mandatory work participants in the Netherlands from the perspective of the right to work
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12937435 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anja Eleveld (0000-0002-7797-2372, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 155-171 |
| Publication date | 2021-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Poverty and Social Justice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1759-8273 • E-ISSN: 1759-8281 |
| Publisher | Policy Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1332/175982721x16149598814264 |
| OpenAlex | W3150521375 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 31 |
This article explores the extent to which mandatory work programmes (MWPs) which oblige social assistance recipients to perform work activities in order to improve or develop basic work skills, can be considered in conformity with the human right to work. Drawing on qualitative research in three municipalities in the Netherlands, the findings indicate that overall, the work in the MWPs infringed the right to work. However, part of the MWP participants were able to realise the right to work to the extent that participation in an MWP enhanced their dignity, self-respect and their opportunities for self-development
Business · Conformity · Dignity · Order (exchange · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Right to work · Social science · Sociology · Work (physics · Employment and Welfare Studies · Engineering · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Psychology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |