After 50 years of affluence and the welfare state, how has inequality changed – and what lessons can we learn from the past? Key experts on social class, forced migration, race, gender, and sexuality consider the ongoing challenges we face in tackling inequality. Bringing together academics and policy experts.
The event is part of the celebrations to mark 50 years of Sociology at Manchester.
Speakers:
Professor Alice Bloch, Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester
Professor Colette Fagan, Faculty Deputy Dean, University of Manchester
Professor Brian Heaphy, Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester
Professor James Nazroo, Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester
Dr Andrew Miles, Reader in Sociology, University of Manchester
Omar Khan, Director, Runnymede Trust
Ruth Grove-White, Policy Director, Migrant's Rights Network
John Sharman, Policy Manager, Equality and Human Rights Commission
Tim Stacey, Senior Policy and Research Advisor, Equality Trust
Organisers:
Policy@Manchester, Department of Sociology, University of Manchester.
To confirm your attendance at this event please follow the registration link: https://mppfiftyyears-sociology.eventbrite.co.uk
Speakers
Professor Brian Heaphy
Role: Professor of Sociology
Organisation: University of Manchester
Dr Andy Miles
Role: Reader in Sociology
Organisation: University of Manchester
Professor Alice Bloch
Role: Professor of Sociology
Organisation: University of Manchester
Professor Colette Fagan
Role: Faculty Deputy Dean
Organisation: University of Manchester
Omar Khan
Role: Director
Organisation: Runnymede Trust
Tim Stacey
Role: Senior Policy and Research Advisor
Organisation: Equality Trust
Professor James Nazroo
Role: Professor of Sociology
Organisation: University of Manchester
Ruth Grove-White
Role: Policy Director
Organisation: Migrant's Rights Network
Dr Andrew Miles
Role: Reader in Sociology
Organisation: University of Manchester
John Sharman
Role: Policy Manager
Organisation: Equality and Human Rights Commission
