A new challenge: the fundamental social rights

Abstract

Due to the current economic public condition, fundamental social rights are today condemned to be marginalized under the false accusation of implying unrealistic costs. In particular, rather than considering abstract concepts, such as equality, fraternity or solidarity, the Author reflects on the crisis of the welfare State in ‘specific areas’ of interest, such as family, work, health and participation that are the pillars of fundamental social rights. These rights are deeply explored to identify the measures that need to be taken in order to ensure their effective application.