People

Illustration by Animal Waves From images to social identities: stories of working class families on the move José Cavaleiro Rodrigues Abstract Evidence gathered since the late 2000s has suggested that a part of the working class goes through episodes of poverty without becoming chronically poor. Drawing on a project conceived to capture successful movements that …

From images to social identities: stories of working class families on the move – JOSÉ CAVALEIRO RODRIGUES / Illustration by Joana Cruz Read More »

Illustration by Studio Sonsuz Working out inclusivity through emotions – the power of vulnerability Luiza Fonini Abstract Showing our vulnerabilities is hard. However, not doing so will undeniably compromise our possibility to connect with others. In this essay, I share my experience in a week’s research in a community home located in Amsterdam. The story …

Working out inclusivity through emotions – the power of vulnerability – LUIZA FONINI / Illustration by Studio Sonsuz Read More »

Illustration by Eline Veldhuisen Can humans empathize with animals? Recognizing our limited view in understanding animals’ intelligence Gabriëlle Bruggeling Abstract As an anthropologist I believed that ‘culture’ is what makes humans exceptional compared to other living beings. Research on social learning and cultural traits among animals, however, shows that ‘human abilities’ are found among animals …

Can humans empathize with animals? Recognizing our limited view in understanding animals’ intelligence – GABRIËLLE BRUGGELING / Illustration by Eline Veldhuisen – Copy Read More »

Illustration by Eline Veldhuisen “First-generation student”: a helpful or stigmatising label in Dutch student life? Lieve de Coninck Abstract What happens when an etic category or label like “first-generation students” enters public discourse? In the Netherlands, public discussions of first-generation or first-in-family students and their predicaments have arisen in recent years. But few people grow …

“First-generation student”: a helpful or stigmatising label in Dutch student life? LIEVE DE CONINCK/ Illustration by Eline Veldhuisen Read More »

Illustration by Margherita Miani Making innovation more social: countering patterns of exclusion in Dutch sustainable transitions Razia Jaggoe, Marten Boekelo, DuneWorks Abstract In the West of Amsterdam there is an area that used to be occupied by light industry, but which since has been designated as a new area for housing development. Surrounding the area …

Making innovation more social: countering patterns of exclusion in Dutch sustainable transitions – RAZIA JAGGOE, MARTEN BOEKELO, DUNEWORKS/ Illustration by Margherita Miani Read More »

Illustration by Margherita Miani What Works for Women? Self-improvement versus a social and cultural approach to solve gender inequality at work in The Netherlands Stephanie van der Raad Abstract We should question the belief that women’s less ideal positions at work compared to men, are their individual duty to undo. This belief encourages women to …

What Works for Women? Self-improvement versus a social and cultural approach to solve gender inequality at work in The Netherlands – STEPHANIE VAN DER RAAD/ Illustration by Margherita Miani Read More »

Illustration by Lucian Barbu How do welfare intermediaries help EU migrants access social protection? Alexandra Voivozeanu Abstract Despite the existence of a legal framework that regulates their access to social protection within the European Union, mobile citizens face numerous obstacles in accessing their social rights. Thus, while migration abroad addresses inequalities that migrants face in …

How do welfare intermediaries help EU migrants access social protection? – ALEXANDRA VOIVOZEANU / Illustration by Lucian Barbu Read More »