Regulation, Re-definition and Resistance: Examining Neo-Liberal Impact on Social Care Pedagogy Through Foucauldian Governmentality and Managerialist Agendas'

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Abstract

This research critically examines the prevailing narrative of regulation in social care, challenging the assumption that professional recognition will occur as anticipated. It investigates the impact of regulatory frameworks on educational programs in the Republic of Ireland, contextualized within Neo-liberal and managerialist agendas. Utilizing Michel Foucault's concept of governmentality, this study explores how Neo-liberal policies may not only restrict services and staff but also has the potential to redefine the professional identity of social care work (van Heughten, 2011). Education is being utilized as a pivotal tool to drive these changes, however little exploration has happened on whether this is a trojan horse for embedding Neo-liberal values into the profession. The literature has largely overlooked the critical examination of new proficiency standards in educational programs.
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 2024
EventDRAOI Summer Seminar Series : Discourse Research Association of Ireland - Online
Duration: 15 Aug 202415 Aug 2024
Conference number: 4
https://youtu.be/FJFyDWtzaPY?si=QR9MCPQnk5k5llwW

Seminar

SeminarDRAOI Summer Seminar Series
Abbreviated titleDRAOI
Period15/08/202415/08/2024
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Keywords

  • Regulation
  • Social Care
  • Foucault

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