Transformation of social policy in Serbia

  • Natalija D. Perišić University of Belgrade - Faculty of Political Science
Keywords: neoliberalism, reforms, social rights, globalization, social policy,

Abstract


In this review of the monograph “Transformation of Neoliberalism: Social Policy in Serbia (Sociological and Legal Analysis)”, the emphasis is on the influence of neoliberal mechanisms and strategies on reforms in three areas of social policy: education, social protection and employment. Tereby, the restructuring of social rights in Serbia (with respect to historical heritage) is considered, in the context of the processes of globalization, the rise of neoliberalism, and the role of domestic elites and middle layers.

Author Biography

Natalija D. Perišić, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Political Science
Department of Social Policy and Social Work - Associate Professor

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Published
2018/10/03
Section
Opinion Reviews