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Policies of Social Inclusion
From: Scandinavian Common Sense
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This chapter focuses on the basic principles of policies of social inclusion in general, and policies for including handicapped persons, immigrants, and the homeless in particular. It covers policies of social inclusion across the Nordic countries and key ideas that underlie them, such as ensuring social inclusion for all and coordination between political actors, helping the homeless, immigrant support, and controlling the low-grade housing market, among other ideas.
Contributors
Marie-France Raynault
Marie-France Raynault (MD, MSc Epidemiology, FRCP(c), FCAHS) is a medical doctor specialized in public health. She heads the Département de médecine préventive et santé publique at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal. She also heads the Lea Roback Research Centre, which she co-founded. Throughout her career, her main interest has been the health of the poor.
Dominique Côté
Dominique Côté (MA Sociology) is a researcher in health and social services. Her Master’s thesis on the family and work-life balancing policies of the Nordic countries. She is a research officer at the Lea Roback Research Centre.
Sébastien Chartrand
Sébastien Chartrand (PhD Sociology) studied community organizations in Sweden at Stockholm University. He also worked as a research officer for the Lea Roback Research Center. Now he teaches in Germany.