2011
DOI: 10.1515/zfrs-2011-0107
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Gekonnte Strenge im Sozialstaat Praktiken der (Nicht-)Sanktionierung in Jobcentern / Skillful severity in the welfare state Practices of (not) applying sanctions in jobcentres

Abstract: ZusammenfassungEmpfänger von Arbeitslosengeld II sind nach dem Sozialgesetzbuch II durch Leistungskürzungen zu sanktionieren, wenn sie ihre Pflichten verletzen. Ob Sanktionen ihr Ziel erreichen, ist aber ebenso ungeklärt, wie die Frage, wie die Sanktionierungspraxis konkret aussieht. In diesem Aufsatz wird aus einer Untersuchung über Gesprächspraktiken in Jobcentern berichtet. Wie sich zeigt, besteht die Kunst der Sanktionierung nicht in ihrer Anwendung, sondern in ihrer gekonnten Vermeidung.

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“…Even though there is a structural power asymmetry between street‐level bureaucracies and their clients, individual encounters between caseworkers and their clients are likewise shaped by the capabilities of the clients (Ludwig‐Mayerhofer, Behrend, & Sondermann, ). Moreover, research on sanctioning practices within the German basic income support scheme has shown that many caseworkers tend to avoid sanctions and prefer to rely on practices of non‐sanctioning in interactions with welfare recipients (Karl, Müller, & Wolff, ). The authors conclude that imposing sanctions may restrict the caseworkers' scope for action within the caseworker‐client relation (Karl et al, , p. 124).…”
Section: Caseworker‐client Relations In the German Activation Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Even though there is a structural power asymmetry between street‐level bureaucracies and their clients, individual encounters between caseworkers and their clients are likewise shaped by the capabilities of the clients (Ludwig‐Mayerhofer, Behrend, & Sondermann, ). Moreover, research on sanctioning practices within the German basic income support scheme has shown that many caseworkers tend to avoid sanctions and prefer to rely on practices of non‐sanctioning in interactions with welfare recipients (Karl, Müller, & Wolff, ). The authors conclude that imposing sanctions may restrict the caseworkers' scope for action within the caseworker‐client relation (Karl et al, , p. 124).…”
Section: Caseworker‐client Relations In the German Activation Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, research on sanctioning practices within the German basic income support scheme has shown that many caseworkers tend to avoid sanctions and prefer to rely on practices of non‐sanctioning in interactions with welfare recipients (Karl, Müller, & Wolff, ). The authors conclude that imposing sanctions may restrict the caseworkers' scope for action within the caseworker‐client relation (Karl et al, , p. 124). Against this background, producing trust could be a more functional strategy for the frontline worker in order to control the situation.…”
Section: Caseworker‐client Relations In the German Activation Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One result of this study is that benefit sanctions are not universally imposed. Another qualitative analysis on the handling of benefit sanctions for young welfare recipients studies conversations between caseworkers and welfare recipients (Karl/ Müller/Wolff, 2011). It shows that even in situations in which a sanction against a welfare recipient would be possible, some caseworkers attempt to find ways for avoiding a benefit sanction.…”
Section: Welfare Benefit Sanctions In Germanymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dies deutet darauf hin, dass Sanktionen keinen eigenständigen Mechanismus im Prozess der sozialen Exklusion von ALG-II-Beziehenden darstellen. Einerseits könnte eine pädagogische Handhabung des Sanktionsinstruments als ultima ratio, wenn die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Fachkräften der Jobcenter und Leistungsberechtigten nicht zustande kommt (Götz et al 2010;Karl et al 2011), ein Erklärungsansatz dafür sein. Diese Strategie könnte das Ziel einer besseren Zusammenarbeit in einigen Fällen erreichen und Perspektiven der Erwerbsintegration eröffnen, was negativen Wirkungen der Leistungskürzung positiv entgegen wirken könnte.…”
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