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May 24, 20260 citationsOpen Access

An ethico-political approach to poverty and inequality: embodying care and corporeal citizenship

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • The chapter aims to reframe state politics through ethical principles to address poverty and inequality.
  • The chapter discusses theoretical frameworks for governance.
  • It examines the role of ethical principles in managing public resources.
  • It explores the concept of corporeal citizenship in relation to poverty.
  • Proposes a rethinking of state roles in South Africa.
  • Highlights the importance of care in governance practices.
  • Suggests ethical foundations for political action against inequality.

Abstract

In this chapter the authors argue for a normative rethinking of the state. Their argument is motivated by the need for a politics - in South African governance and management of public goods, resources and affordance - which is underpinned by ethical principles.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12969048a0ea16656736d0https://doi.org/10.14749/32377533
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