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Amy Sanders

Myfyriwr ymchwil, Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol

Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.

I am a PhD researcher and I am interested in the relationship between the third sector and the state in a devolved context, with a particular focus on equality. 

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My research interests include equalities and third sector-state relations  

Institutionalism: I draw on neo-institutionalist theory to explore how the nature of institutions shapes the promotion of equality of opportunity, thereby building on feminist institutionalism and expanding this perspective to a wider interpretation of equality.

Representation: I am interested in examining how descriptive representation and substantive representation are being achieved by the equalities third sector. 

Drawing on participatory democracy, citizen voice and equality for all to participate in public decision making, I am concerned with how the third sector are given a voice in policy making. I explore governance are the actions of the Relatedly, I have an interest in agenda-setting and meta-governance to understand how equalities are postioned on the agenda.

I am also interested in social movements theory, claims-making and the action repertoires employed to influence policy, and how this relates to insider-outsider theory and how the third sector positions itself.     

I am keen to explore policy development at sub-state level in the context of devolved government.  Drawing on governance theory whereby state and plural actors both shape policy and deliver services, I am focussed on the third sector as one of these plural actors.  I am also interested in legitimacy, including the legitimacy of the third sector, and how it can confer legitimacy on the state, and the legitimacy of partnerships between he state and the third sector.  

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Dan Wincott

Yr Athro Daniel Wincott

Blackwell Professor of Law and Society