The Ethical State?: Social Liberalism in Australia

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Melbourne Univ. Publishing, Jan 1, 2003 - Philosophy - 224 pages
The ethical state, a state committed to the common good and equal opportunity, was the central tenet of the social liberalist theory that emerged in the late 19th century. Here, the author explores how Australia embraced the ideal.
 

Contents

Introduction
1
NationBuilding
31
Conciliation and Arbitration
50
Old Age Pensions
68
Gender Metaphor and the State
86
Feminist InstitutionBuilding
103
A Question of Heartland? Women
122
Reclaiming Social Liberalism for Feminism
143
Conclusion
166
Notes
187
Bibliography
199
Index
216
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About the author (2003)

Marian Sawer is Professor of Political Science at the ANU Research School of Social Sciences and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Her books include Australia and the New Right (ed.); A Woman's Place- Women and Politics in Australia (with Marian Simms); Sisters in Suits- Women and Public Policy in Australia and Speaking for the People- Representation in Australian Politics (co-edited with Gianni Zappal ) (MUP).