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Cairney P, St Denny E, Kippin S & Mitchell H (2022) Lessons from policy theories for the pursuit of equity in health, education and gender policy. Policy & Politics, 50 (3), pp. 362-383. https://doi.org/10.1332/030557321x16487239616498
Abstract
We highlight practical lessons from policy theories on how to promote equity through
transformational changes in policymaking. Health, education and gender are at the heart of
such equity policy agendas. Their advocates seek transformational changes to: policy, to reject
a ‘neoliberal’ paradigm and address the social and economic causes of unfair inequalities, and
policymaking, to foster collaboration and holistic government. However, they also report a wide
gap between aspirations and outcomes, and many seek insights from policy studies on how to
close it. Our aim is to use their common engagement with policy theories to connect their agendas,
foster intersectoral dialogue, and ensure that their contributions are greater than the sum of their
parts. A common take-home message is to be cautious about any attempt to turn a provocative
transformational political project into a technical process containing a ‘toolbox’ or ‘playbook’.
Keywords
Health; Education; Gender; Policymaking; Equity; Equality; Neoliberal; Social justice
Journal
Policy & Politics: Volume 50, Issue 3
Status | Published |
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Funders | |
Publication date | 31/07/2022 |
Publication date online | 26/04/2022 |
Date accepted by journal | 31/03/2022 |
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Publisher | Bristol University Press |
ISSN | 0305-5736 |
eISSN | 1470-8442 |
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