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Social assistance expansion and political inclusion in Latin America
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Abstract Has social assistance expansion contributed to political inclusion in Latin America? The current literature favours a "policy exchange" approach, hypothesising that social assistance is an electoral asset exploited by governing coalitions. The findings from this literature are mixed. The article pro... view more
Has social assistance expansion contributed to political inclusion in Latin America? The current literature favours a "policy exchange" approach, hypothesising that social assistance is an electoral asset exploited by governing coalitions. The findings from this literature are mixed. The article proposes an alternative approach emphasising political inclusion. In unequal societies where economic cooperation is regulated by institutions generating inequality and disadvantage, social assistance contributes to the political inclusion of disadvantaged groups. Analysis of Latin American Public Opinion Project data for 2010 to 2019 data finds support for this hypothesis.... view less
Keywords
Latin America; social assistance; promotion of disadvantaged persons; inclusion; political integration; fringe group; social inequality; social security; social benefits
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Social Policy
Free Keywords
Wahlkampf; Wirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 25-46
Journal
Journal of Politics in Latin America, 15 (2023) 1
ISSN
1868-4890
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed