Values, ideologies, and structures: Contexts of social policy

The environment within which the policy process takes place exhibits much of the complexity of society itself. In this chapter, important contexts are identified and discussed, including those of history, development, institutions and mechanisms, values, ideologies, globalization and participants. The next chapter is devoted to the most fundamental aspect of this environment: the issues that policies address. It should be noted that the various features of the policy environment involve considerable overlaps and causal connections.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions