The Hague – Struggle in the City

How Useful is the Dutch Poverty Line as a Reference Tool?

Posted on 18/02/202120/08/2021 by admin

Author: Student at LUC

The Dutch Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) determines the national minimum budget to cover necessary expenses. For those living in The Hague, this budget appears to be underestimated, therefore turning from a tool into a burden … (read more)

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How does the Hague Measure Welfare and Disadvantage?

Posted on 02/03/202102/03/2021 by admin

Author: Thomas Neville

The Hague remains one of the most socio-economically segregated cities in the Netherlands. In order to be able to identify the areas that require aid the most, the municipality of The Hague has adopted a system of scorekeeping which rates neighborhoods relative to one another: The so-called Achterstandsscores, or ‘Disadvantage Scores’ … (read more)

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The Hagenees versus the Hagenaar: What does this Historical Division look like Nowadays?

Posted on 16/02/202120/08/2021 by admin

Author: Student at LUC

Historically, a distinction was made between the affluent Hagenaar, living in the dunes, and the poor Hagenees, living on the peatland. Although it may come across as outdated, this dichotomy still seems alive today and demarcates the unemployed citizens of The Hague … (read more)

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Who Are the Lonely People of The Hague?

Posted on 10/02/202110/02/2021 by admin

Author: Ana Nico Clément

The Hague is one of the loneliest cities in the Netherlands. In fact, residents of the political capital have some of the highest rates of loneliness in the country – 9 percent more than the rest. Factors ranging from income, descent and age must all be considered to understand loneliness in The Hague … (read more

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How do you measure Loneliness?

Posted on 11/02/202111/02/2021 by admin

Author: Iris Hulshof

Loneliness is a subjective state, but can still be measured. While there are different approaches, the municipality of The Hague uses the Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale to gain a better understanding of loneliness throughout the city … (read more)

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How do Status Holders Learn About the Four Dutch Core Values: Freedom, Equality, Solidarity and Participation?

Posted on 19/01/202119/01/2021 by admin

Author: Veerle Korsten

Status holders learn about Dutch core values in the participation statement process. This process is heavily contested however … (read more)

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How has The Hague’s Implementation of the “Home Ban” aided Victims of IPV?

Posted on 28/01/202128/01/2021 by admin

Author: Lindah Muturi

The Hague’s “House Ban” policy makes it possible for victims of IPV to ban their abusers from their home, so that they have the chance to leave. Although this does not solve the problem of IPV, it gives victims more agency … (read more)