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Social Inclusion & Social Justice

Meet our staffThe study of inequalities and their impact on society is a key focus of research in this area.  Academics also analyse the changing nature of civil society, and the role that active citizens can play in a more inclusive society.

Projects include research on: volunteering, philanthropy; the voluntary and community sector; demography and ageing; disability; child welfare; the sexualisation of young people; homelessness and the inclusion of young people; and women's activism in traditional industrial communities.

Case Study: Reducing homelessness among young adults

 


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