Bureaucracy, Integration and Suspicion in the Welfare State

The book delves into the impact of welfare state practices on the stigmatization of refugees and Muslims in contemporary Europe. Mark Graham analyzes how the intentions behind welfare policies can inadvertently foster suspicion and discrimination, revealing the complexities within bureaucratic systems. By highlighting these dynamics, the work uncovers the potential negative effects on the very individuals these services aim to assist, prompting a critical examination of welfare's role in societal attitudes.