Inequalities, Inclusion, Identity and Change

This group encompasses a broad range of research interests around the themes of inequalities, inclusion, identity and change. The group is led by Mo Hume and Andy Furlong, supported by Rose Elliot, Jo Ferrie, Annemarie Hughes and Kirsteen Paton. Our interests can be represented under three man headings, plus a cross-cutting methodology stream.

Inequalities, inclusion, identity and rights in relation to, and changes among, specific groups: e.g

• Class
• Gender
• Disabilities
• Age, esp youth
• Sexualities
• Migrants and asylum seekers
• Culture and religion
• Poor communities
• ‘Race’ and ethnic groups
• Children and young people experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties

Inequalities, inclusion, rights and identity as embedded in:

• Institutions
• Organisations
• Communities
• Public services – including access to health services, employment, housing and education

Drivers of change and mechanisms for reinforcement:

• Social geographies and urban deprivation
• Social movements, resistance and activism
• Legislative dimensions: human rights, discrimination etc
• Social, welfare, health and educational policies
• Political and cultural transformations, especially in E. Europe and Russia

Methodological issues

• Measuring inequality
• Conceptualising stratification
• Class formation
• Feminist theories/methods