European Social Problems is the first book to examine social issues in Europe from the perspective of the social sciences. It considers many of these social problems following the UK's 'leave' vote. Key topics examined here include:
immigration;
multiculturalism and religion;
health;
inequalities;
education;
riots and protest;
drugs and crime;
sexuality.
These core issues run as a thread through Europe and are experienced by Europeans themselves as social problems. As such, this text facilitates students' direct engagement with some of the problematic constituents in their own lives. This text is suitable for those studying social policy, sociology, politics, international relations, criminology and education studies. In this way it functions as an accessible 'reader' for final year undergraduates as well as postgraduate students.
Introduction: What Are European Social Problems?, Stuart Isaacs
Part 1: Immigration and Multiculturalism
Constructions of the 'Migration Crisis' In Europe, Norman Ginsburg
Migration and Integration, Matt Scott
Religion and Multiculturalism, Jeffrey Haynes
Part 2: Inequalities
Inequalities in European Cities, Jane Lewis
Precarious Work and Unemployment in Europe, Brian McDonough
Health, Jennifer Newton
Part 3: Education
European Ideals, Schooling and Modern Childhood, David Blundell & Sandra Abegglen
The Digital Divide: Neoliberal Imperatives & Education, Jessie Bustillos
Eurovisions: 'European Values', Rites Of Passage & Scripting the Curriculum, David Blundell & Peter Cunningham
Part 4: Social Controversies
Riots & Protest in Europe, Wendy Fitzgibbon
Illegal Drugs as a Social Problem, James Morgan & Dan Silverstone
Homosexuality & Homophobia in Europe, María E. López
