Individualism and Inequality
The Future of Work and Politics
Business & Finance, Career Planning & Job Hunting, Labor, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Ralph Fevre | ISBN: | 9781784716516 |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing | Publication: | August 26, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ralph Fevre |
| ISBN: | 9781784716516 |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Publication: | August 26, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
A belief in individual self-determination powered the development of universal human rights and inspired social movements from anti-slavery to socialism and feminism. At the same time, every attempt to embed individualism in systems of education and employment has eventually led to increased social inequality. Across the globe individualism has been transformed from a revolutionary force into an explanation for increasingly unequal societies where dissent is largely silent. This book explores the possibility of rediscovering the original, transformative potential of individualism.
A belief in individual self-determination powered the development of universal human rights and inspired social movements from anti-slavery to socialism and feminism. At the same time, every attempt to embed individualism in systems of education and employment has eventually led to increased social inequality. Across the globe individualism has been transformed from a revolutionary force into an explanation for increasingly unequal societies where dissent is largely silent. This book explores the possibility of rediscovering the original, transformative potential of individualism.
