This book, first published in 2000, compares gender, social equality and welfare issues in Britain and Germany.

Gender equality has been one of the defining projects of European welfarestates. It has proven an elusive goal, not just because of political opposition but als

A comparative picture of the welfare state and gender relations.

This book explores the complex, evolving relationships between men, masculinities, and social welfare in contemporary context. It is inspired by themes examined