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A Life-Course Approach to Social Policy Analysis: A Proposed Framework

Discussion Paper by Policy Research Initiative

This discussion paper provides a framework for social policy based on a hypothetical person ('Olivia') whose life experience are typical of many Canadians. This new framework would consist of social policy focused on individuals rather than groups of individuals. The paper explains that this required a recognition of social capital and its impacts on life, the realities of the market for different individuals and the importance of agencies that effect Canadian's lives. It is suggested that such a framework be used to inform social policy.

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Policy Publication Details

Author(s):	Policy Research Initiative;
Publisher:	Policy Research Initiative [ Visit Website ]
Year Published:	2004;	Publisher Type:	Government Agency
Publicly Available:	Yes	Research Focus:	National;
Registration Required:	No	Language:	English French
Payment Required:	No	Publication Format:	Adobe PDF

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Subjects / Categories:

Policy Articles / Children & Family / Standard of Living
Policy Articles / Children & Family / Poverty
Policy Articles / Children & Family / Social Justice
Policy Articles / Children & Family / Poverty / 2004
Policy Articles / Children & Family / Social Justice / 2004
Policy Articles / Children & Family / Standard of Living / 2004
Policy Articles / Children & Family

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Keywords / Tags:

Canada; social policy; social capital; new social policy framework; individual health and wellbeing; individual oriented policies; individual impact of social policy; social exclusion; quality of life.;