Thomas Bray (University of Warwick): The Precursor to Radicalism: The Role of the Family in Social Work’s Encounters with the State from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s Jennifer Crane (University of Warwick): Governing Childhood: The State and Child-Rearing in 1970s Britain Claire Sewell (University of Warwick): Obligation or Duty?: The Emergence of the Family Carer as an Object of Social Policy, c. 1971-76
Our speakers will present short papers on their research into the family and social policy in 1970s Britain followed by time for discussion and debate on how this might inform current policy and practice.
Angela Davis (angela.davis@warwick.ac.uk) for more information or to book a place.
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