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Subjective social inequalities: Lay perceptions of merit and puzzles of explanation Sarah Irwin As socioeconomic inequalities increase it appears that most people see individualised merit as crucial for getting ahead in life. A wealth of evidence describes this pattern. However, contradictory conclusions emerge. I argue that in social science debate conceptual framings are over-reliant on...
Researching Lives through Time, Professor Bren Neale, University of Leeds SLIDES HERE: Bren Leeds Presentation Nov 2025 This presentation will outline three key facets of QL enquiry: its Real- time, Real- world and Fluid nature. It will introduce the theoretical underpinnings for this mode of research, exploring its engagement with the fluidity of time, process...
Join us for this seminar joint-hosted with The Bauman Institute. We are delighted to welcome Dr Steven Threadgold (University Newcastle, Australia), Dr Julia Coffey (University of Newcastle, Australia), and Professor Roger Burrows (University of Bristol). All welcome but so we have a sense of numbers we would like you to register please, using this eventbrite link This seminar will discuss...
Please register to attend the event Please see below a call for papers for a PG BSA Regional event at the University of Leeds The event is convened by Luna Fu, Zexuan He and Karen Tatham, Postgraduate Researchers. Key Dates Deadline for abstract submissions: Monday, 31 March 2025 Abstracts decisions: submissions will be reviewed on a rolling...
We are excited to bring together three complementary presentations examining relationships across generations in Norwegian and British contexts – with Emma Hyde (Leeds), Prof. Kristinn Hegna and Victoria de Leon Born (Oslo). Emma Hyde (Uni of Leeds) Negotiating (in)dependence: Insights from co-resident young adults and parents in England Transitions to adulthood in the UK have...
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Linzi Ladlow, University of Lincoln to present this FLaG lunchtime seminar. Creative and participatory methods are increasingly being utilised by social researchers to foster inclusivity and provide rich, nuanced insights into complex social issues. These approaches are particularly valuable when researching families and intergenerational relationships, as they enable participants...
FLaG is delighted to host a book launch to celebrate the publication of "The Dynamics of Young Fatherhood. Understanding the Parenting Journeys and Support Needs of Young Fathers". Professor Bren Neale and Professor Anna Tarrant will be sharing insights from their book. Discussants include Dr Linzi Ladlow (Lincoln) and Owen Thomas (Head of Programmes at Future...
Dear PhD Students, We’re excited to invite you to a Families, Life Course, and Generations Research Centre (FLaG) Postgraduate Research (PGR) get-together! This is a great opportunity to meet other PhD students within the FLaG community, share research interests, and explore potential connections across our projects. Food will be provided, making it a casual and welcoming event...
Neale in Conversation Event SSP March 20Prof. Bren Neale (Leeds) and Dr. Jonas Masdonati (Lausanne, and FLaG Visiting Fellow) will present and be ‘In Conversation’ about the value of Qualitative Longitudinal research methodology for capturing and interrogating social processes as they unfold over time. They will also consider why researchers may encounter disciplinary resistance to...
We are delighted to invite you to a symposium with 3 complementary presentations from Jonas, Kim and Karen. Each will present for 20-25 minutes followed by a cross-cutting discussion and Q and A. This is scheduled as part of the SSP Wednesday research seminar series. Note that the talks themselves commence at the earlier time...