A history of invisibility: The case of long-term care in Norway

Karen Christensen; Kari Wærness

doi:10.18261/9788215057880-24-06

A history of invisibility: The case of long-term care in Norway

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Abstract

This chapter presents a sociological analysis of the struggle to get the needs of older and disabled people in Norway recognized by the public. Applying Honneth’s theory of recognition, we identify three historical phases of invisibility developed through various violations of care rights and public responsibility for care, the social value of care work, and the character of the work. The chapter contributes to the discussion about care work and recognition in a welfare state over time and in change

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Political Economy of Care : Welfare state capitalism, universalism, and social reproduction
Editors	Annette Fagertun, Halvard Vike, Heidi Haukelien
Publisher	Universitetsforlaget
Publication date	2024
Pages	137-159
Chapter	II.6
ISBN (Print)	9788215057873
ISBN (Electronic)	9788215057880
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18261/9788215057880-24-06
Publication status	Published - 2024

Keywords

The welfare state
Care needs
Care work
Recognition
Invisibility

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A history of invisibility: The case of long-term care in Norway. / Christensen, Karen; Wærness, Kari.
The Political Economy of Care: Welfare state capitalism, universalism, and social reproduction. ed. / Annette Fagertun; Halvard Vike; Heidi Haukelien. Universitetsforlaget, 2024. p. 137-159.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

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