Individualism and Inequality: The Future of Work and Politics
Ralph Fevre - Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016
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belief in individual self-determination powered the development of
universal human rights and inspired social movements from anti-slavery
to socialism and feminism. At the same time, every attempt to embed
individualism in systems of education and employment has eventually led
to increased social inequality. Across the globe individualism has been
transformed from a revolutionary force into an explanation for
increasingly unequal societies where dissent is largely silent. This
book explores the possibility of rediscovering the original,
transformative potential of individualism.
