Cruz-Martínez, G., & Hernández-Moreno, J. (2025). Dualization and Social Policies: A Conceptual and Analytical Framework

Abstract. This thematic review offers a conceptual and analytical framework to assess, identify, and explain the processes of dualization in labor markets and social protection systems in 21st-century welfare states. After a brief historical examination of the concept's origins, we review the primary definitions, theories, and typologies developed to explore and measure dualization, connecting the fields of social policy and political economy. Our systematic review reveals that dualization varies significantly across welfare regimes.