Social Policy and Social Equality

In order to ignite change through Sociology, we must first ignite change within Sociology. This means changing how we teach and conduct research, how we work with and for the ... more

Many different inequalities persist in Canadian society. The aim of this session is to assemble and showcase leading research on inequalities that has been done in full or in part ... more

Various intersecting axes of social inequality exist in Canada and around the world. Much research - both theoretical and empirical - has been exploring the ways in which inequality may ... more

The COVID-19 global pandemic brought challenges to all. However, vulnerable populations face increased difficulties in life and experience additional hardships. Timely and effective social policies can help disadvantaged social groups ... more

Social classes are a core feature of the Canadian social structure. Class inequalities and their consequences are associated with different patterns and dynamics at various stages of the life course (... more