Inscribing Solidarity

This book explores the role of the solidarity principle in shaping social policies, highlighting its limitations and advantages across various contexts.

This volume delves into the implications of an increasing dependence on the solidarity principle as a foundation for addressing the needs of socially vulnerable groups. With a focus on labor law and policy, Inscribing Solidarity presents a unique exploration of how this principle is interpreted in various policies and practices, revealing both its concrete limitations and advantages. By examining the ways in which governments, large institutions, and collective actors utilize the solidarity principle, the book provides a critical analysis of its role in embedding social policies within normative and legal frameworks.

A multidisciplinary group of scholars contributes to Inscribing Solidarity, offering diverse perspectives on the contributions and challenges associated with relying on solidarity in social policy. The chapters discuss how the reliance on this principle, particularly through inclusive interpretations, can either bolster or undermine institutions and movements. The contributors take a multilevel approach, analyzing developments over decades and exploring the dynamic interactions between local, national, and supranational contexts in the pursuit and adjudication of the solidarity principle.

This innovative volume not only highlights the implications of solidarity across various domains but also emphasizes its specific limitations and advantages. By providing insights into how solidarity can shape social policies, Inscribing Solidarity serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of implementing this principle in practice.