This letter sums up why Marcos González Hernando & I wrote #UncomfortablyOff If our economic structures are not working for the most privileged, then this is a sign that the wider system of reward is not working for anyone. Anoosh Chakelian Policy Press The Equality Trust theguardian.com/inequality/202…

This is fascinating: 'finance may be both open and closed to outsiders . . . Bureaucracy tends to inhibit such practices, whereas recruitment based on informal networks enhances it.' Recommended for those interested in EDI in fin/prof services! Progress Together

Really interesting critique of (over-use) of Bourdieu in (working) class studies and of social mobility as a 'normative' value which makes working-class attributes undesirable (Dr Jess Pilgrim-Brown - hope that's not a too simplistic take on your brilliant work).

Also agreed Fairness Foundation The Sutton Trust! We desperately need to go to the root causes of inequality rather than only tackling some symptoms.

As I write in #HighlyDiscriminating - when the City thinks about inequality and fairness it thinks largely about who it appoints and promotes. Really important that this does not act as a distraction from what it does: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I sometimes wish we didn't analyse the Budget in such nakedly political terms, focusing instead on the economics. But when you read Gary Stevenson' take on the whole thing, maybe it makes sense after all. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

A new article by me and Nanna Mik-Meyer shows how successful male academics use strategic networking with co-authors, reviewers and editors to better their publication chances in top journals – and how others lose out in the publication race #WESjnl doi.org/10.1177/095001…

Join this exciting event at the Centre for Reserach in Equality and Diversity (CRED) at Queen Mary Unviersity of London CRED Elena Doldor Louise Ashley eventbrite.co.uk/e/mobilising-c…

The Bridge Group wants to research why the #diversity outcomes of organisations vary (even when they seem otherwise similar) and identify effective employer practices in #SocialInclusion and #equality. Find out more about our #research projects: bit.ly/3tfENd3

Looking forward to reading Alex Edmans book. In #highlydiscriminating I also challenge McKinsey's business case and argue that in the City, DEI was driven by fashion & wanting to look similar to competitors and peers. This helps explain why it has had a rather cosmetic effect.

On #InternationalWorkersDay, the Bridge Group is taking the opportunity to reflect on the advances of #EmployeeRights since the day was first celebrated, but there is still much to do in the creation of an equitable future. Blog: bit.ly/3xRtxFX #inequality #mayday

This is why 1) understanding the views of those who do vote is so important & 2) voting reform is urgent. ‼️Paperback of Policy Press #UncomfortablyOff out on 14 May discusses both.‼️ theguardian.com/politics/2024/… Make Votes Matter

Medical students and doctors from less advantaged socio-economic backgrounds often face specific barriers when navigating education & training which may influence speciality career - and can be unfair. Paper here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #MedEd #MedEdChat #EDI

.Marcos González Hernando and Gerry Mitchell, authors of 'Uncomfortably Off', discuss the impact of their book. By delving into the issue of the #WealthDivide, they shed light on how reducing #IncomeInequality could benefit all, even the top 10% of earners. ow.ly/Gmaf50REbUb

NEW: Ever wondered how many billionaires it would take pay for net zero? (22). Fixing the NHS? (34). Building HS2? (just 4!) Billionaire wealth has grown by over 1100% since 1990. What if the Rich List measured what that wealth could do for the UK?👇 nottherichlist.co.uk

My reflections on what the deselection of ⁦Faiza Shaheen⁩ implies for the politics of wealth inequality and the capacity of ⁦The Labour Party⁩ to be an effective government. Draws on work of fabulous colleagues at ⁦LSE Inequalities⁩ & beyond. blogs.lse.ac.uk/inequalities/2…

7% of Tory cabinet come from working class backgrounds (by parents’ jobs) BUT this rises to 46% among Shadow cabinet. New analysis from Aaron Reeves and me ftd in this thoughtful piece from ⁦John Harris⁩ drawing on our new book Born to Rule 1/4 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Election cycles change only one part of the elite but leave the rest untouched. Labour’s heavily working-class cabinet may struggle to remake Britain given resistance from other elite factions where the wealthy and the privileged remain influential. New piece w Sam Friedman

Save the date! Professors Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves will be launching their book "Born to Rule" where they will provide a uniquely data-rich analysis of the British elite from the Victorian era to today. 📅 Thursday 3 Oct 🕰️ 6.30-8pm buff.ly/3Td62yW..

Looking forward to #BSAMedSoc next week! I'll be asking whether doctors from non-traditional backgrounds are at risk of becoming the profession’s ‘emotional proletariat’ (higher representation in roles that do not always enjoy the most status or respect). #MedEd