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The new normal -- The fast money trap -- Aging in low wage work -- Retiring in a coffin -- Crisis or come together

This e-book explores the ways in which public policy can be used to move forward agendas that promote access to educational opportunities for marginalized populations from many vantage points. The underlying premise of the issue is that public policy must employ a framework that takes into account the experiences of marginalized groups in educational venues, and must be crafted, implemented, and evaluated based on the equity it offers

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce this special issue on "the 'new' policy partnership".Design/methodology/approachThe paper highlights the significance of policy‐academic partnerships and outlines the papers included in this issue.FindingsIt is important to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations with new nontraditional stakeholders. One place where this is evident is in academia.Originality/valueThe special issue includes original articles that address innovative ways in which researchers and policy makers can collaborate to move policy agendas forward.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the Gender, Employment and Local Labour Market (GELLM) Programme of Research (2003‐2006), which is delivered through a partnership of academics, policy‐makers, trade unions and practitioners at national and local levels of the UK, directed by Professor Sue Yeandle of Sheffield Hallam University. It discusses the contractual and task‐based relationships, which are set up among the partners and the ways in which the research process is designed and executed collaboratively. The GELLM partnership is maintained without complicated information technology or customised training, relying instead on the commitment of the individuals involved and a very clear and well managed face‐to‐face report‐back structure. The paper concludes by analysing the criteria that made this partnership work successfully and the types of impact it is able to achieve locally and nationally on gender equality policy‐making.Design/methodology/approachThe aims and objectives of the research programme included the production in partnership of gender‐disaggregated "Gender Profiles" of the labour market in 12 local authorities, awareness‐raising about gendered inequality in their local labour markets, and the exploration of specific issues in new, multi‐method local research studies whose focus is agreed with the project partners with a view to "gender mainstreaming" the research findings.FindingsThe GELLM research findings are not discussed as the focus is on the partnership arrangements.Originality/valueCriteria for the successful working of the partnership, and the challenges faced are discussed in the paper.

Seasonal gentrification -- Racial segregation, sex, gender and rock n roll: the history of Asbury Park -- Working while black -- Owning a business-the employers side -- A west side story -- Cats are the new dogs (and other stuff that makes Asbury cool...and can it stay cool?) -- Land of hope and dreams.

PurposeAs academic fields increasingly turn to social action and seek partnerships with groups beyond the academy, so too are we looking for guidance. Rural sociology developed out of applying research to social action and within this field was a unique unit. The purpose of this paper is to present a history of the Division of Farm Population and Rural Life, which was part of the US Department of Agriculture from 1919 to 1953 was a pioneer in applying sociological knowledge to policy and action.Design/methodology/approachThis article looks back to the history of this unit to examine the lessons to be learned.FindingsPlacing these lessons within the context of contemporary issues underscores the continuing relevance of this historical experience.Originality/valueThe issues surrounding engaging external partners are both particularistic and universal. However, without an historical sense of the challenges, each time we encounter them, the challenges feel new and somehow unique. This article looks back to history to examine lessons that can be learned. Placing these lessons within the context of contemporary issues underscores relevance of the historical experience from events and people that occurred several generations of professionals ago.

PurposeThe purpose of this interview is to gain insight from the career of policy‐maker and researcher, Jane Oates, on the collaborations between academia and government to effect social change.Design/methodology/approachThis article is based on an interview with Jane Oates conducted in May of 2007.FindingsBased on her experiences, she states that social change requires a three‐way partnership between academia, government, and the people they serve. She makes specific recommendations for the ways these groups can find a common language to reach their shared goals.Originality/valueThis account provides the unique perspective of a professional who has spent years in both academia and policy‐making.