Seeking the Ideal of Universalism within Norway’s Social Reality

How much inequality in policy instruments can a universalist welfare state tolerate in its pursuit of equity? This article reviews the nuances of universalism as a concept through examination of its meaning and application in Norwegian health policy, with a contextual focus on migrant maternal healt...

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Main Author: Mehrara, Lydia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cogitatio Press 2020
In: Social Inclusion
Year: 2020, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 133-144
Further subjects:B health policy
B Norway
B Migration
B Diversity
B Universalism
B maternal health
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