In Spain barely 3.3% of the total of social transfers in the year 2016
targeted children, against the European average of 9%. However, this study
shows that it is the most effective way of eradicating poverty.
The CaixaProinfancia programme supports families in a situation of poverty
with academic reinforcement, grants for food and hygiene, leisure,
psychotherapeutic care and family educational support.
Despite the economic recovery, in 2018 three out of every ten children were
living in a situation of anchored poverty. Poverty during childhood has
consequences throughout life. We analyse its impact.
An experiment with an amateur football team reveals difficulties in social
integration for people of foreign origin. When faced with similar profiles,
team managers tended towards choosing players with local names.
Can football alter opinions on immigration? According to this study, among
a club’s followers, when the team wins thanks to foreign players,
immigration is perceived more positively.
Is the gig economy threatening workers’ wellbeing? The rise in temporary
and self-employment, favoured by the digital platforms, seems to be
affecting quality of life.