The social gap in higher education: new evidence from sibling data
In this seminar, Professor Iannelli will present new evidence on the overall effect of family origin on young people’s chances of obtaining a higher education qualification.
The social gap in higher education: new evidence from sibling data
26 Feb 2020, 13:00 – 14:00
Higher education is one of the main routes through which people can escape from the disadvantage they are born into and climb the social ladder. However, despite decades of expansion and many widening access initiatives, social inequalities in higher education remain stark.
Using new linked sibling data from the Scottish Longitudinal Study, Professor Iannelli will present new evidence on the overall effect of family origin on young people’s chances of obtaining a higher education qualification. She will also look at the relative importance of different family characteristics for these chances.
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Cristina Iannelli
Professor of Education and Social Stratification
The University of Edinburgh
Professor Cristina Iannelli is the Co-director of the ‘Understanding Inequalities’ project at the Moray House School of Education and Sport.
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Ticketing
Open
Cost
Free
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All
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Yes