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Identity, life history and commitment to welfare (2006)
Journal Article
Mayo, M., Jimenez, L., Hoggett, P., Beedell, P., & Miller, C. (2006). Identity, life history and commitment to welfare. Journal of Social Policy, 35(4), 689-704. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279406000146

Using detailed extracts from two life histories, this article examines the nature of the personal identifications that often underpin the commitment of welfare workers to their jobs. We explore the paradox that it is those identifications such as cla... Read More about Identity, life history and commitment to welfare.