Inequalities

Inequality, in all its dimensions, is a major concern across the world. Income equality has increased within countries and risen globally since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A group of local boys look on with curiosity and amusement at a couple Harrow schoolboys in their formal uniform at the Eton vs Harrow cricket match, 1937, Lord's cricket ground, London.
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We have more awareness of ‘the haves’ and ‘the have-nots’ as wealth accumulation is increasingly unequally distributed. But inequality is not only about money or financial resources it is also about access to education, care, food, health, and basic public support services for living a good life. Inequality deeply influences everyday life in families, households, and communities.

SRI research covers many dimensions of inequality underpinned by rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods. Multi-disciplinary social science researchers also investigate the intersectional nature of inequalities. With external partners and scholars from across the world we aim to provide new knowledge, insight, and solutions to promote social inclusion and justice for all. 

Projects and expertise

Inequalities in educational attainment and social mobility

Cohort studies, for example:

  • Generation X from birth to 50
  • Cross-Cohort Research programme: employment, health and wellbeing.

Intergenerational transmission of inequality and opportunities cohort studies

Health inequalities

The impact of race and racism in intersection with other minority identities:

Inequalities at work and in the labour market

Inequalities in access to parental leave

Dynamics of income inequality and relative poverty

Inequalities in families of young children and communities under COVID-19

Gender inequalities in families and relationships

Social inequalities in risk and resilience over the life course