Normative Problems in the Conditional Model of Social Protection

This book discusses conditionality in social policy from normative, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. It brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines and parts of the world, opening new perspectives for the reader. Conditional social benefits are widespread and controversial: for supporters, they express that the state can expect something in return for its services and that self-responsibility is thereby strengthened. For critics, conditionality is synonymous with control and subjugation. This book discusses and investigates both views on conditionality, allowing the reader to get more in-depth knowledge of this topical and important aspect of social policy and political philosophy.

Introduction. - Part I The relational costs of the Conditional Paradigm. - When Is Distrust Problematic in Conditional Cash Transfers? . - The Symbolic Dimension of Governing the Poor: Practices, Discourses, and Ethics Around the Undeserving Recipient in Italy. - Part II Normative justifications of conidtionalities. - A Republican Justification for Social Programs to Fight Poverty. - Justifying the Conditionality of Social Protection Programs: The Case of the Philippines Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). - A Conditional Evaluation of Brazil s Bolsa Família Conditionalities. - The theoretical substance of welfare-states : social protection, cash transfers, and conditionality. - Family poverty and dignity. The question of conditional social benefits. - Conditional Welfare, Active Labor-Market Policy, and Contributive Justice. - Redistribution with(out) stigmatisation. Conditional Cash Transfers vs Universal Basic Income. - Does UBI Diminish Unfreedom and Poverty? Some Difficulties in Making a Case for It. - Conditionality, Reciprocity, and Capabilities.