The Centre for Social Justice is launching a call for evidence into the state of the social contract in Britain today.
From simple questions of keeping our streets clean, to deep questions of national identity and belonging, many people are uncertain about their rights and responsibilities as British citizens. Whole regions of the country are falling behind, and an entire generation of young adults are failing to enter work or education. At the same time, an aging population and falling birthrate mean that younger workers will potentially be shouldering a heavier burden, for less reward.
The Social Contract project will be considering questions of generational and geographic justice, looking at the relationship between the generations, and between the citizen and their community.
We’re asking for people’s impressions and experiences of the state of the social fabric, whether they feel they belong to a community, and if they are getting a fair deal in Britain today.
Who for: We’re looking for responses from as wide a range of people and organisations as possible, especially in deprived regions and areas. We’re particularly interested in hearing from parents of young children, young adults struggling to find work, and pensioners, and those who work with them.