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Benefit Cuts: Ideological Continuity

The announcement of new benefit cuts by the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals a moment of reflection on the broader ideological trajectory of welfare policies in the UK. These recent statements on reducing or limiting certain welfare entitlements echo a…

Easy Sociology
March 31, 2025

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Sociology of Ideology

Understanding Neoliberalism in Sociology

Neoliberalism is a term frequently used in political, economic, and sociological discourse to describe a set of policies, ideologies, and practices that have come to dominate global governance and societal organization since the late 20th century. While its precise definition…