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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 2d

Our 10th anniversary celebrations have been highlighted on LSE's Shaping The World website, showcasing a decade of impact in inequality research 🎉

Read about how the III has established itself as one of the world's leading institutes for understanding and fighting inequalities.

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Celebrating 10 years of the International Inequalities Institute - Shaping the world

A new direction in inequality researchToday’s world is one of extreme inequality. In the UK alone, the top 10% own 57% of the wealth. Across the world, such inequality isn’t just unfair, it is also…

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Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds @sspatleeds.bsky.social · 2d

Building Careers by Overcoming Barriers 🚫

‘Generation Delta’ by the University of Leeds empowers Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic students with training & career support.

Proud to see our PhD student Iman Federico-Awi featured in this spotlight article!

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Pj3450X8YG9

Building careers by overcoming barriers

Almost 500 women have benefitted from a University of Leeds-run project to boost the careers of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 2d

This is good, from Hakeem Jeffries. More of this please, in every conceivable forum:

"Sycophants who aid and abet the President’s vengeful schemes will not be able to hide from the serious legal consequences of their behavior. They will be held accountable."

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Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power @identitiesjournal.bsky.social · 2d

'Being anti-racist as ceremonial journey: from and within reflective learning stories'

From #Identities' latest issue 32.5, by Jebunnessa Chapola

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#antiracist #racism #SystemicRacism

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · 3d

Do you undertake qualitative or mixed methods research at UCL? Complete this short questionnaire about the use of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS) and the use of AI in qualitative analysis tinyurl.com/2kwzunnr @ktwamley.bsky.social

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 4d

Democide in our times

Austerity, wage & public service cuts kill, but are govt policy.

Millions can't get good food, housing, education, healthcare, pension.

Men in poorer UK areas live 9.7 yrs less than those in least deprived areas. Women 8 years.

Govts silent on the human cost of fiscal rules

The government must ensure fair distribution of income

'The average real wage of workers has hardly moved from the 2008 level whilst bosses never had it so good.'

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People & Planet @peopleandplanet.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely disgusting.

❌A British Ice to brutally enforce a hostile environment
❌ Tripling stop and search to intimidate
❌ Leave the European Court of Human Rights to remove rights and civil liberties

The agenda is clear: Sow hate and division.

A British Ice and more stop and search: Badenoch’s Tories set out new policies

Shadow ministers have announced far-reaching and often radical proposals – here is a roundup of some of them

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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 4d

In a new study, Christopher Hoy (World Bank) reveals that people tend to dramatically underestimate wage inequality.

What’s more, when confronted with the actual data, far right voters alter their views about redistribution the most.

#LSEInequalitiesBlog

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The wage gap and far-right support for redistribution

New study on beliefs and preferences about the wage gap (CEOs vs average worker). When the true gap is revealed, far right voters change their policy views most.

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 5d

Just published: #IOEImpactStories 2025, @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social special edition!
This collection presents 12 research stories at UCL Institute of Education that are tackling complex global, national and local challenges to drive meaningful social change.
Explore: uclioe.info/48hP0YI

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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 17d

🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully!

Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · 12d

Teaching Britain and Britishness 16/10/25. The concept of Britishness is bitterly contested. This roundtable will interrogate the inequalities, key challenges and dilemmas in supporting students to confront complex and diverse historical legacies: tinyurl.com/2ucmh8hz
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Teaching Britain and Britishness: challenges and dilemmas

A round table discussion on the contested nature of Britain and Britishness in primary, secondary and higher education

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · 16d

Symposium: Useful Cinemas / Useful Archives: Labour, History and Mediation in Latin American Film & Video
7–8 Oct 4-8pm @uclselcs.bsky.social
We're delighted to co-host this symposium that brings together scholars & filmmakers to reflect on ongoing research.
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Symposium: Useful Cinemas / Useful Archives

The IAS is delighted to co-host the symposium 'Useful Cinemas / Useful Archives. Labour, History and Mediation in Latin American Film and Video' that brings together scholars and filmmakers to reflect...

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · 20d

Are you a UCL Sociologist? Apply to join UCL Sociology Network's Coordinating Group. Contribute to the Network’s wide-ranging programme of activities and share news of important sociological developments tinyurl.com/2ut5dttz

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National Centre for Research Methods @ncrm.ac.uk · Sep 8

Registration is open for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025!

A panel of four experts will discuss how to use #AI responsibly in #research.

The free event takes place on 1 October 2025 at the @BritishAcademy_ and will be streamed online.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture25/index.php

A promotional graphic for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025, which will take place on 1 October 2025 and will explore responsible AI in research.

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Oxford Social Sciences Division @socsci.ox.ac.uk · Jul 14

🚀 Ready to shape the future of social sciences impact?

Our Social Sciences Impact Conference returns in 2026 with "Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change."

We’re calling for bold, creative session ideas—submit yours now! #OxSSIC26

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Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · Sep 4

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wonderful news that we have **TWO** UCL colleagues on the Sociology #REF2029 panel - @yanghu.co.uk and USN chair
@ktwamley.bsky.social. A great endorsement of the sociological work being undertaken here. 2029.ref.ac.uk/panels/main-...

Main Panel C – Social Sciences – REF 2029

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · Aug 20

Learn about this ‪@ssrc.org‬ @sloanfoundation.bsky.social initiative to provide financial support for societally valuable economics research that was formerly funded by the NSF. The application deadline is rolling. Grantseekers should apply ASAP!

Social Science Research Council @ssrc.org · Jul 10

In recent months the NSF has significantly reduced research funding. We're partnering with @sloanfoundation.bsky.social to launch a Research Rescue Fund, a citizen-led initiative to rescue societally valuable economics research.

Learn more: www.ssrc.org/programs/eco...

Economic Research Rescue Fund - Emergency grants available to economics-related research projects that have had NSF funding terminated

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UCL Sociology Network @uclsociology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Call for evidence from the @britishacademy.bsky.social on the societal impacts of COVID-19 - see here: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/programmes/c...

SHAPE the Future: Call for evidence

The British Academy is opening a call for evidence as part of a new phase of the SHAPE the Future programme, which will seek to examine the progress made against the long-term societal impacts identif...

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · Aug 4

The countdown begins! The ASA 2025 Annual Meeting starts in just 4 days in Chicago. Register online or on site any day of the meeting to participate in meaningful dialogue with sociologists! bit.ly/RegisterASA25

#Chicago #ASA #sociology

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Bristol University Press Journals @bupjournals.bsky.social · Aug 5

The latest issue of Families, Relationships and Societies is out now!
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SocSky #Sociology #FamilyStudies

Research Articles
Open access
A qualitative exploration of adoptive family practices in contemporary India: the voices of adoptees of closed adoptions
Author: Sushri Sangita Puhan.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000014
Pages: 305–320
‘I try to do something a bit different’: exploring fathers’ integration of care ethics in everyday family lives
Author: Jason Preston
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000016
Pages: 321–336
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Intergenerational transmission of social memory: a narrative review
Author: Cristian Rojas-Granada
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000027
Pages: 337–351
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Doing (in)equality in Swedish families: women’s narratives of outsourcing domestic work
Authors: Ann-Louise Silfver and Ulrika Widding
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000029
Pages: 352–367
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Shrinking futures: ecologically childfree as emotion management
Author: Isabella Clark
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000031
Pages: 368–385
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Cultivating parental virtuosi: therapeutic grammar and neuro-claims in Danish parenting courses
Authors: Stine Thidemann Faber and Anne Hovgaard Jørgensen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000033
Pages: 386–401
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Digital group archives in residential childcare: an investigation into memory responsibility
Authors: Siân E. Lucas, Andrew Burns, Ruth Emond, and Laura Reid
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000034
Pages: 402–418
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The diversity of grandparents in rural China: a new classification based on the shift in grandparents’ ideology and family structure
Author: Ye Wang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/20467435Y2024D000000035
Pages: 419–437

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American Journal of Sociology @amjsoc.bsky.social · Jul 17

The July 2025 issue of the American Journal of Sociology is now available online: www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/ajs/2025...

American Journal of Sociology | Vol 131, No 1

www.journals.uchicago.edu

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Aug 1

#TrusteeOpportunity: Our Board of Trustees guides our work advancing public education on sociology and related disciplines – and we're currently recruiting.

#Volunteer your time and share your skills in fundraising, partnerships, income generation or marketing.

Info: buff.ly/yvCO6Vt

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Karen Benjamin Guzzo @karenguzzo.bsky.social · Jul 30

The Journal of Family Issues (JFI) is seeking a new Editor. This is a great chance to revitalize JFI and help it expand its reach. Please share widely! #familysociology #sociology #familydemography

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