Manchester Policy Week: 50 years of inequality -what have we learnt?

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 Nazro, Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester
• Dr Andrew Miles, Reader in Sociology, University of Manchester
• Omar Khan, Runnymede Trust
• Ruth Grove-White, Migrant's Rights Network
• John Sharman, Policy Manager, Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Tim Stacey, Equality Trust

Organisers:

Policy@Manchester

Department of Sociology, University of Manchester.

Contact:
Louise Pemberton (louise.pemberton@manchester.ac.uk)

To confirm your attendance at this event please follow the registration link above.