Welfare-state change, the strengthening of economic principles, and new tensions in relation to care (original) (raw)
This special issue explores the evolving landscape of care work in Europe amid shifts in family structures, demographic changes, and increased labor-market participation by women. It discusses the tension between care responsibilities and employment, the implications of marketization in social care, and the impact of new governance models on worker satisfaction in care systems across Nordic countries. The articles investigate the dynamics of home care choices, market-driven policies, and the overarching influence of neoliberalism on welfare provision.